Religious Education 5-11: A Guide for Teachers

Religious Education 5-11 provides a comprehensive guide to teaching RE in primary schools, covering historical, legal, and contemporary perspectives, aims, purposes, and the field of enquiry, as well as planning and structuring the curriculum, theories, pedagogies, assessment, subject leadership, and research. It is an essential resource for student educators, early career teachers, and classroom practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 402 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Religious Education has regained its prominence in the realm of education, particularly in the age range of 5 to 11. Religious Education 5-11 delves into the contemporary debates and issues that shape this vital subject. It offers a comprehensive and unified framework for teaching Religious Education in primary schools. The guide is enriched with vignettes, case studies, excerpts, and expert viewpoints to enhance student engagement.

Religious Education 5-11 provides ample guidance and suggestions for the classroom. The main areas covered include:

Historical, legal, and contemporary perspectives: This section explores the historical background, legal frameworks, and contemporary perspectives of Religious Education. It helps educators understand the context and significance of RE in today's world.

What is RE about? This section clarifies the core concepts and aims of Religious Education. It explores the purpose, objectives, and the field of enquiry associated with RE.

RE in the Early Years, Key Stages 1 and 2: This section provides guidance on teaching RE in the early years, Key Stages 1, and 2. It covers the development of knowledge, concepts, attitudes, skills, dispositions, and SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, and Cultural) in RE.

Knowledge in RE: This section explores the different aspects of knowledge in Religious Education. It covers concepts, attitudes, skills, dispositions, and SMSC, and provides insights into planning and structuring the curriculum.

Concepts, attitudes, skills, dispositions, and SMSC: This section delves into the key concepts, attitudes, skills, dispositions, and SMSC that are essential in Religious Education. It explores how these elements can be taught and assessed effectively.

Planning and structuring the curriculum: This section offers guidance on planning and structuring the Religious Education curriculum. It covers topics such as identifying learning objectives, developing lesson plans, and implementing effective teaching strategies.

Theories, classical and contemporary pedagogies, and multidisciplinary approaches: This section explores various theories, classical and contemporary pedagogies, and multidisciplinary approaches to teaching Religious Education. It provides insights into how educators can incorporate different perspectives and methodologies to enhance student learning.

Assessment and progression: This section discusses assessment and progression in Religious Education. It covers topics such as formative and summative assessment, tracking student progress, and providing feedback.

Subject leadership and the thriving community: This section emphasizes the role of subject leaders in promoting a thriving Religious Education community. It covers topics such as building relationships, fostering collaboration, and supporting student learning.

Research and lifelong learning in RE: This section explores the importance of research and lifelong learning in Religious Education. It encourages educators to engage in ongoing research, reflect on their practice, and continue to develop their knowledge and skills.

This book is an indispensable resource for all student educators, early career teachers, and classroom practitioners interested in teaching Religious Education in an ambitious, contemporary, and challenging way. It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the subject, enabling educators to deliver high-quality Religious Education programs that promote student growth, understanding, and respect for different religions and beliefs.

Weight: 770g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367257699