Conceptualising Religion and Worldviews for the School: Opportunities, Challenges, and Complexities of a Transition from Religious Education in England and Beyond

This book examines the transition from teaching religious education to Religion and Worldviews in England and provides criteria for best practice in this area, focusing on the intersections with democratic citizenship education, intercultural competence, and religious literacy. It is beneficial for researchers, academics, educators, and those interested in education policy and politics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 196 pages
Publication date: 14 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This timely and comprehensive volume delves into the ongoing discussions surrounding the transition from the teaching of religious education (RE) to the more holistic subject of Religion and Worldviews (R&W) in England. It offers valuable insights and sets forth criteria for best practices among educators in diverse settings, both domestically and internationally. By examining a range of empirical sources, governmental reports, and the 2018 final report from the Commission on Religious Education (CORE), the book proposes essential principles to guide this transition and ensure that R&W is effectively integrated into curricula, pedagogy, and teaching resources.

The volume pays particular attention to the intersections of R&W with democratic citizenship education, intercultural competence, and religious literacy, recognizing their significance in shaping individuals and societies. By effectively conceptualizing R&W, the book provides a valuable framework for educators to navigate this transformative process and meet the needs of all student groups.

This text is of immense benefit to researchers, academics, and educators with a keen interest in religious education, teacher education, and the broader fields of education philosophy and sociology. It also holds relevance for those engaged in education policy and politics, as well as citizenship and schooling in the United Kingdom. The insights and recommendations presented in this volume will contribute to ongoing discussions and efforts to enhance education and promote inclusive and equitable learning environments.

Weight: 550g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032046198