Educational: Religious studies

Book SynopsisProvide students with a strong understanding of religion with high quality, engaging and content-rich resources building a firm foundation for the new GCSE 9-1 Religious Studies.Deliver a rich, coherent RE course at KS3 and equip pupils with a deep understanding of religion with ready-made, flexible and high quality KS3 lessons.Knowing Religion' is written by an author team of experienced RE teachers and led by series editor Robert Orme of West London Free School.Discover the history and beliefs of Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism as well as these religions in the modern worldStart teaching straight away with Teacher Guide resources available on Collins Connect, including teaching ideas and support along with answers to questions in the student booksGive pupils the grounding they need to excel at GCSE RSIgnite an interest in religion through a compelling narrative, fascinating facts and extraordinary peopleAid pupil memory with a knowledge organiser' at the end of each unit covering key Trade Review‘Knowing Religion provides essential grounding and practice for the demands of the new GCSE course.’ – Lisa James, Curriculum Leader of Religion and Philosophy, Cardiff High School ‘The structure of the books is excellent, and the explanations of religious concepts and practices are concise and succinct.’ – Prabhjap Singh Jutla, The British Sikh School ‘Knowing Religion not only provides a good grounding for further RE studies but also equips students with skills that will be transferable to a wide variety of learning contexts’ – Debbie Smith, R.E. Co-ordinator, Ovingham Middle School

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Book SynopsisProvide students with a strong understanding of religion with high quality, engaging and content-rich resources building a firm foundation for the new GCSE 9-1 Religious Studies.Deliver a rich, coherent RE course at KS3 and equip pupils with a deep understanding of religion with ready-made, flexible and high quality KS3 lessons.Knowing Religion' is written by an author team of experienced RE teachers and led by series editor Robert Orme of West London Free School.Discover the history and beliefs of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism as well as these religions in the modern worldStart teaching straight away with Teacher Guide resources available on Collins Connect, including teaching ideas and support along with answers to questions in the student booksGive pupils the grounding they need to excel at GCSE RSIgnite an interest in religion through a compelling narrative, fascinating facts and extraordinary peopleAid pupil memory with a knowledge organiser' at the end of each unit covering keTrade Review‘Knowing Religion provides essential grounding and practice for the demands of the new GCSE course.’ – Lisa James, Curriculum Leader of Religion and Philosophy, Cardiff High School ‘The structure of the books is excellent, and the explanations of religious concepts and practices are concise and succinct.’ – Prabhjap Singh Jutla, The British Sikh School ‘Knowing Religion not only provides a good grounding for further RE studies but also equips students with skills that will be transferable to a wide variety of learning contexts’ – Debbie Smith, R.E. Co-ordinator, Ovingham Middle School

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Book SynopsisThis title has received an Imprimatur and has been endorsed by the Catholic Education Service for the new REDEncourage students to engage with Catholic Religious Education at Key Stage 3 and enable them to understand, discern and respond to key concepts and ideas.This accessible Student Book has been written by experienced teachers and diocesan advisors to support the new Religious Education Directory (RED). - Easily deliver engaging lessons with in-depth content and ready-made tasks for each branch of learning within the new curriculum- Teach with confidence, whatever your level of expertise, with comprehensive and reliable guidance to support both specialists and non-specialists- Build students'' knowledge with clear content coverage, including topic overviews, annotated extracts from scripture and clear explanations of key terms- Deepen understanding and help students to engage critically with the content by working through the '

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Book SynopsisLearning About Allah is as Easy as ABC!If you're looking for a way to connect your child to Allah with a strong and deep bond, then there's no faster way than loving, living and learning His perfect names of Allah.That might sound like a tall task, but thankfully, getting your young child to learn about Allah is as easy as ABC with this delightful little book.At Learning Roots, we've have been designing such resources for over 14 years, and we've put all that experience in this book. Here's a quick peek at what makes this new edition so popular with Muslim parents around the world:Each letter in the alphabet covers one of Allah’s beautiful names and attributes explained in loving words threaded together using simple rhymes that will touch the heart of any child.Coupled with cute illustrations, your child will smile in awe at the majesty, love and mercy of their Creator.The ABC of Allah Loves Me is made from thick card, making it durable against the tugs and tears of baby hands. The book contains 26 pages, providing meaning moments of repeatable fun!

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Book SynopsisThese beautifully crafted cards with illustrations of angels will inspire and delight small children and parents alike.

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Book SynopsisIn this amazing true story, Colton Burpo shares his comforting and exciting experience in heaven, where he saw Jesus, lost loved ones, and other miracles. During a surgery, four-year-old Colton visited heaven, and he wants everyone to know how wonderful it is there! Following the runaway bestseller for adults, Heaven is Real for Kids includes Colton''s memories of heaven, including sitting on Jesus'' lap, singing angels, animals, and even some of his own family members beautiful illustrations created with Colton''s directions a letter to parents to guide them as they talk to their children about heaven an age appropriate Q&A section with answers from the Bible Build up your child''s faith and comfort their heart with this reassuring picture book for 4- to 7-year-olds. Whether a child is grieving for a lost loved one, asking questions about God and heaven, or just likes true stories about o

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Book SynopsisThe 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.Important dates and occasions are often marked with a variety of celebrations and festivals. These occasions are also important markers for children in the passing of time and repeated experience. In Early Years education the best time to talk about a celebration or festival is often after it has occurred rather than before it happens.This is because many young children don't have a strong memory or understanding of something that occurred a year ago. So the closer they are to the experience, the richer their learning can be.In this colourful new book by Alistair Bryce-Clegg there are

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Book SynopsisWith touches of gold foil throughout, this stunning tabbed board book from Roger Priddy is a real Christmas treat for children. The traditional, hugely popular song is fun to learn and sing, and children will love to count each of the gifts-from one partridge in a pear tree to twelve drummers drumming. The tabbed pages make page-turning easy, and each tab has a number for more counting practice. The 12 Days of Christmas a joyful book to share at Christmastime.

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Book SynopsisA universal message of hope and serenity among all of Earth's inhabitants Jane Goodall is a world-renowned naturalist who brings her passion and her quest for understanding between all the Earth’s creatures to the fore in this beautiful and affecting prayer for world peace. She asks us all to rise above our dogmas, to bring a spirit of generosity to the living world around us, to pray for justice and for those who are suffering. Illustrated with rich and colorful artwork, this is prayer that’s both personal and universal and one that will speak to people of all ages from all backgrounds.

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Book SynopsisDesigned to be used alongside AQA GCSE Religious Studies B (9-1) Catholic Christianity with Islam and Judaism Student Book, this write-in Foundation workbook offers targeted support for lower-attaining students: Carefully designed activities help to reinforce and embed core content A focus on the learning of key terms and sources of wisdom and authority, with linked activities that build up to exam practice questions Includes key terms glossaries for you to fill-in and revise from An exam practice chapter with sample answers, scaffolded activities and practice questions Online answers and marks schemes This workbook covers Judaism and Themes for Paper 2 Authored by exam board and SENCO specialists, so you can be assured that content is accurate and pitched at the right level, these Foundation workbooks allow students to take an active approach to getting to grips with the demands of the 2016 GCSE specification.

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Book SynopsisSource to Summit is a brand new KS3 course, comprising student books and digital Kerboodle resources, that have been cohesively planned to ensure full compliance with the new Religious Education Directory. Series editor, Andy Lewis, and a writing team of practising teachers have drawn on their expertise and classroom experience to present the new curriculum in a way that students will be able to understand and remember. Mirroring the structure of the RED, there is a strong narrative telling the Christian story from Creation to the Church today. Lessons are carefully sequenced, and content presented in accessible and vividly designed spreads. There are opportunities for students to engage with scripture, and a wide range of case studies and examples help bring alive the Catholic faith.Activities on each spread explicitly allow students to develop skills to understand, discern and personally respond to the material they encounter. Through a range of tasks with accompanying guidance, stud

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Book SynopsisProvide students with a strong understanding of religion with high quality, engaging and content-rich resources building a firm foundation for the new GCSE 9-1 Religious Studies.Deliver a rich, coherent RE course at KS3 and equip pupils with a deep understanding of religion with ready-made, flexible and high quality KS3 lessons.Knowing Religion' is written by an author team of experienced RE teachers and led by series editor Robert Orme of West London Free School.Discover the stories and significance of the Old and New Testament with 16 lessons on eachGive pupils the grounding they need to excel at GCSE RSIgnite an interest in religion through a compelling narrative, fascinating facts and extraordinary peopleAid pupil memory with a knowledge organiser' at the end of each unit covering key vocabulary, people, places, and datesSpark discussion and assess understanding with questions for each lesson including longer-form discursive questions to provide extended writing and essay practice1

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Book SynopsisProvide students with a strong understanding of religion with high quality, engaging and knowledge-rich resources building a firm foundation for the new GCSE 9-1 Religious Studies.Deliver a rich, coherent RE course at KS3 and equip pupils with a deep understanding of religion with ready-made, flexible and high quality KS3 lessons.Knowing Religion' is written by an author team of experienced RE teachers and led by series editor Robert Orme of West London Free School.Discover the history and beliefs of Christianity as well as Christianity in the modern worldStart teaching straight away with Teacher Guide resources available on Collins Connect, including teaching ideas and support along with answers to questions in the student booksGive pupils the grounding they need to excel at GCSE RSIgnite an interest in religion through a compelling narrative, fascinating facts and extraordinary peopleAid pupil memory with a knowledge organiser' at the end of each unit covering key vocabulary, people,Trade Review‘Knowing Religion provides essential grounding and practice for the demands of the new GCSE course.’ – Lisa James, Curriculum Leader of Religion and Philosophy, Cardiff High School ‘A very detailed, yet highly accessible source, with interesting facts and differentiated questions to check the understanding of all abilities. This book will save hours of planning.’ – Mr Blair Richard Carter, Teacher of Philosophy & Head of Year ‘Knowing Religion not only provides a good grounding for further RE studies but also equips students with skills that will be transferable to a wide variety of learning contexts’ – Debbie Smith, R.E. Co-ordinator, Ovingham Middle School 'I have found the structure of Christianity lends itself to engaging lessons and swift progress' – Liam Maher, Head of Religious Studies, Southchurch High School ‘The structure of the books is excellent, and the explanations of religious concepts and practices are concise and succinct.’ – Prabhjap Singh Jutla, The British Sikh School ‘The structure and organisation of the information in Knowing Religion is very logical which makes it easy to understand. The chronology of events enables students to get a deeper understanding of the background of religious beliefs and teachings.’ – Ms. Shazia Iqbal, Director of Humanities, Whitworth Community High School

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Book SynopsisProvide students with a strong understanding of religion with high quality, engaging and content-rich resources building a firm foundation for the new GCSE 9-1 Religious Studies.Deliver a rich, coherent RE course at KS3 and equip pupils with a deep understanding of religion with ready-made, flexible and high quality KS3 lessons.Knowing Religion' is written by an author team of experienced RE teachers and led by series editor Robert Orme of West London Free School.Discover the history and beliefs of Judaism as well as Judaism in the modern worldStart teaching straight away with Teacher Guide resources available on Collins Connect, including teaching ideas and support along with answers to questions in the student booksGive pupils the grounding they need to excel at GCSE RSIgnite an interest in religion through a compelling narrative, fascinating facts and extraordinary peopleAid pupil memory with a knowledge organiser' at the end of each unit covering key vocabulary, people, places, andTrade Review‘Knowing Religion provides essential grounding and practice for the demands of the new GCSE course.’ – Lisa James, Curriculum Leader of Religion and Philosophy, Cardiff High School ‘The structure of the books is excellent, and the explanations of religious concepts and practices are concise and succinct.’ – Prabhjap Singh Jutla, The British Sikh School ‘Knowing Religion not only provides a good grounding for further RE studies but also equips students with skills that will be transferable to a wide variety of learning contexts’ – Debbie Smith, R.E. Co-ordinator, Ovingham Middle School ‘The structure and organisation of the information in Knowing Religion is very logical which makes it easy to understand. The chronology of events enables students to get a deeper understanding of the background of religious beliefs and teachings.’ – Ms. Shazia Iqbal, Director of Humanities, Whitworth Community High School

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Book SynopsisProvide students with a strong understanding of religion with high quality, engaging and content-rich resources building a firm foundation for the new GCSE 9-1 Religious Studies.Deliver a rich, coherent RE course at KS3 and equip pupils with a deep understanding of religion with ready-made, flexible and high quality KS3 lessons.Knowing Religion' is written by an author team of experienced RE teachers and led by series editor Robert Orme of West London Free School.Discover the history and beliefs of Islam as well as Islam in the modern worldStart teaching straight away with Teacher Guide resources available on Collins Connect, including teaching ideas and support along with answers to questions in the student booksGive pupils the grounding they need to excel at GCSE RSIgnite an interest in religion through a compelling narrative, fascinating facts and extraordinary peopleAid pupil memory with a knowledge organiser' at the end of each unit covering key vocabulary, people, places, and datTrade Review‘Knowing Religion provides essential grounding and practice for the demands of the new GCSE course.’ – Lisa James, Curriculum Leader of Religion and Philosophy, Cardiff High School ‘The structure of the books is excellent, and the explanations of religious concepts and practices are concise and succinct.’ – Prabhjap Singh Jutla, The British Sikh School ‘Knowing Religion not only provides a good grounding for further RE studies but also equips students with skills that will be transferable to a wide variety of learning contexts’ – Debbie Smith, R.E. Co-ordinator, Ovingham Middle School ‘The structure and organisation of the information in Knowing Religion is very logical which makes it easy to understand. The chronology of events enables students to get a deeper understanding of the background of religious beliefs and teachings.’ – Ms. Shazia Iqbal, Director of Humanities, Whitworth Community High School

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Book SynopsisProvide students with a strong understanding of religion with high quality, engaging and content-rich resources building a firm foundation for the new GCSE 9-1 Religious Studies.Deliver a rich, coherent RE course at KS3 and equip pupils with a deep understanding of religion with ready-made, flexible and high quality KS3 lessons.Knowing Religion' is written by an author team of experienced RE teachers and led by series editor Robert Orme of West London Free School.Discover the history and beliefs of Buddhism as well as Buddhism in the modern worldStart teaching straight away with Teacher Guide resources available on Collins Connect, including teaching ideas and support along with answers to questions in the student booksGive pupils the grounding they need to excel at GCSE RSIgnite an interest in religion through a compelling narrative, fascinating facts and extraordinary peopleAid pupil memory with a knowledge organiser' at the end of each unit covering key vocabulary, people, places, aTrade Review‘Knowing Religion provides essential grounding and practice for the demands of the new GCSE course.’ – Lisa James, Curriculum Leader of Religion and Philosophy, Cardiff High School ‘The structure of the books is excellent, and the explanations of religious concepts and practices are concise and succinct.’ – Prabhjap Singh Jutla, The British Sikh School ‘Knowing Religion not only provides a good grounding for further RE studies but also equips students with skills that will be transferable to a wide variety of learning contexts’ – Debbie Smith, R.E. Co-ordinator, Ovingham Middle School ‘The structure and organisation of the information in Knowing Religion is very logical which makes it easy to understand. The chronology of events enables students to get a deeper understanding of the background of religious beliefs and teachings.’ – Ms. Shazia Iqbal, Director of Humanities, Whitworth Community High School

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Book SynopsisProvide students with a strong understanding of religion with high quality, engaging and content-rich resources building a firm foundation for the new GCSE 9-1 Religious Studies.Deliver a rich, coherent RE course at KS3 and equip pupils with a deep understanding of religion with ready-made, flexible and high quality KS3 lessons.Knowing Religion' is written by an author team of experienced RE teachers and led by series editor Robert Orme of West London Free School.Discover the history and beliefs of Sikhism as well as Sikhism in the modern worldStart teaching straight away with Teacher Guide resources available on Collins Connect, including teaching ideas and support along with answers to questions in the student booksGive pupils the grounding they need to excel at GCSE RSIgnite an interest in religion through a compelling narrative, fascinating facts and extraordinary peopleAid pupil memory with a knowledge organiser' at the end of each unit covering key vocabulary, people, places, andTrade Review‘Knowing Religion provides essential grounding and practice for the demands of the new GCSE course.’ – Lisa James, Curriculum Leader of Religion and Philosophy, Cardiff High School ‘The structure of the books is excellent, and the explanations of religious concepts and practices are concise and succinct.’ – Prabhjap Singh Jutla, The British Sikh School ‘Knowing Religion not only provides a good grounding for further RE studies but also equips students with skills that will be transferable to a wide variety of learning contexts’ – Debbie Smith, R.E. Co-ordinator, Ovingham Middle School ‘The structure and organisation of the information in Knowing Religion is very logical which makes it easy to understand. The chronology of events enables students to get a deeper understanding of the background of religious beliefs and teachings.’ – Ms. Shazia Iqbal, Director of Humanities, Whitworth Community High School

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Book SynopsisPlease note this book is suitable for any student studying:Exam board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: Religious EducationFirst teaching: September 2016First exams: June 2018This Student Book has been endorsed by Edexcel. This textbook offers a brand new approach to the study of Catholic Christianity, which has been developed in close consultation with teachers and religious organisations. Structured according to the new specification with clear, regular summaries, the book provides students with exactly what they need to know for the course, including a choice between Islam and Judaism as a second religion. It also includes Philosophy and Ethics and St Mark''s Gospel. Practice questions are provided for every topic, as well as sample answer activities and exam support.

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Book SynopsisEasy to use in the classroom or as a tool for revision, Oxford Literature Companion Workbooks provide student-friendly support for a range of popular GCSE set texts. Each write-in workbook offers a range of varied and in-depth activities to deepen understanding and encourage close work with the text, covering characters, themes, performance, language and contexts. Each workbook also includes a comprehensive Skills and Practice section, which provides advice on assessment and sample student exam answers. This workbook covers An Inspector Calls by JB Priestley, is suitable for all exam boards and for the most recent GCSEspecifications.

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Book SynopsisThis Edexcel GCSE Catholic Christianity with Islam and Judaism Revision Guide gives students a structured approach to revising that will help them throughout their GCSE studies. You can access the updated pages for free at: www.oxfordsecondary.co.uk/edexcel-gcse-rs- RECAP key content presented in simple visual styles to make content memorable. - APPLY knowledge with targeted revision activities to practise evaluative skills needed for the exams. - REVIEW through practising exam questions and reviewing answers to pinpoint any areas of weakness in knowledge or exam skills. Clearly identify areas to target next. Perfect for use alongside the Student Book or as a stand-alone resource for independently practising and embedding key skills. This Revision Guide covers the whole course for students of Catholic Christianity (Paper 1), including a choice of either Islam or Judaism as a second religion (Paper 2), and a choice of either Philosophy and Ethics or St Mark''s Gospel (Paper 3/4). With aTrade Review"By far the best book out there to teach the Edexcel specification. It is clear and concise and very accessible to the students." * Teacher review *Table of ContentsArea of Study 1: Catholic Christianity Chapter 1: Beliefs and Teachings Chapter 2: Practices Chapter 3: Sources of Wisdom and Authority Chapter 4: Forms of Expression and Ways of Life Area of Study 2: Study of Religion - Islam* Chapter 5: Beliefs and Teachings Chapter 6: Practices Area of Study 2: Study of Religion - Judaism* Chapter 7: Beliefs and Teachings Chapter 8: Practices Area of Study 3: Philosophy and Ethics* Chapter 9: Arguments for the Existence of God Chapter 10: Religious Teachings on Relationships and Families in the 21st Century Area of Study 4: Textual Studies St Mark's Gospel* Chapter 11: Who is Jesus? Chapter 12: The Nature of Discipleship Activity Answers Guidance Glossary *You will study either Islam or Judaism and either Philosophy and Ethics or Textual Studies.

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Book SynopsisThis Revision Guide offers a structured approach to revising, practising and embedding key skills that student can use throughout their GCSE studies. Ideal for use with the Oxford GCSE Religious Studies for Edexcel Student Books or as a standalone tool for independent study, 1. RECAP: key content from the Student Book is condensed and re-presented in simple visual styles to make content memorable and help retention. 2. APPLY: students actively apply the content they have just revised to build the knowledge and evaluative skills needed for the exams. 3. REVIEW: regular opportunities to practice exam questions and review answers direct students to pinpoint any areas of weakness in knowledge or exam skills, identifying where they''ll need to concentrate their efforts for further revision.This Revision Guide is ideal for students combining Religion and Ethics through Christianity with Religion, Peace and conflict through Islam. With all the essential content condensed and made memorable, a

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Book SynopsisDesigned to be used alongside GCSE Religious Studies for Edexcel A (9-1) Catholic Christianity with Islam and Judaism Student Book, this write-in workbook offers targeted support for lower-attaining students: Carefully designed activities help to reinforce and embed core content A focus on the learning of key terms and sources of wisdom and authority, with linked activities that build up to exam practice questions Includes key terms glossaries for you to fill-in and revise from An exam practice chapter with sample answers, scaffolded activities and practice questions Online answers and marks schemes This workbook covers Judaism (2F) and Philosophy and ethics (3A) Authored by Catholic and SENCO specialists, so you be can assured that content is pitched at the right level, and written to reflect the latest exam board guidance, these Foundation workbooks allow students to take an active approach to getting to grips with the demands of the 2016 GCSE specification.

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Book SynopsisThe essays in this volume offer a groundbreaking comparative analysis of religious education, and state policies towards religious education in seven different countries and in the European Union as a whole. They pose a crucial question: can religious education contribute to a shared public sphere and foster solidarity across different ethnic and religious communities? In many traditional societies and even in what are largely secular European societies, our place in creation, the meaning of good and evil, and the definition of the good life, virtue, and moral action, are all primarily addressed in religious terms. It is in fact hard to come to grips with these issues without recourse to religious language, traditions, and frames of reference. Yet, religious languages and identities divide as much as unite, and provide a site of contestation and strife as much as a sense of peace and belonging Not surprisingly, different countries approach religious education in dramatically different Trade ReviewThis is an important collection of essays that juxtaposes religious education in countries rarely ever juxtaposed in this fashion. More than showcasing different countries, the juxtaposition offers significant, and at times even startling, insights about religious education as a particularly contested site, which in turn reveals the fluidity of identity across different facets of belonging, and community that dont always fit easily together. An impressive work that should be read by anyone interested in how education centrally features in current debates about law, religion, and politics. * Anver M. Emon, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto *The authors also move past description to suggest a way beyond the separation of sacred and secular spheres: education for knowledge about one another for the purpose of common action in 'shared civil life.' * L. J. Alderink, CHOICE *Table of ContentsContributors ; Preface ; Introduction: Living Together Differently, Education, and the Challenge of Deep Pluralism - Adam Seligman ; 1. Teaching Religion in the European Union: A Legal Overview - Silvio Ferrari ; 2. Religion and Ethical Education in Divided Societies: The Case of Cyprus - Dilek Latif ; 3. Teaching Religion in Bulgarian Schools; Historical Experience and Post-Atheist Developments -Maria Schnitter & Daniela Kalkandjieva ; 4. The Vanishing State: Religious Education and Intolerance in French Jewish Schools - Kimberly Arkin ; 5. The Crises of Liberal Citizenship: Religion and Education in Israel - Shlomo Fischer ; 6. Secularism(s), Islam, and Education in Turkey: Towards E Pluribus Unum? - Ahmet Kuru ; 7. Walking the Tightrope: Prospects for Civil Education and Multiculturalism in <"Ketuanon Melayu>" Malaysia - Joseph Liow ; 8. Educating Citizens in America: The Paradoxes of Difference and Democracy - Ashley Berner and James D. Hunter ; 9. Afterword - Adam Seligman ; Index

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Book SynopsisThe newest volume in the best-selling Ideas Library is Games 3--a collection of more than 400 fun, creative, youth-group-tested games. Indoor games, outdoor games, water games, balloon games, wide games, living room games, large and small group games, rowdy games, silly games, quiet games, hilarious games--brand new games to keep your group laughing, and building community. Perfect for youth workers and recreation directors.

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Book SynopsisThis volume of TalkSheets contains 50 more all new discussion starters to keep your high schoolers thinking and talking about real life issues.Trade Review'This resource is a must-have for every youth worker...One of the best features is the ability to edit the Talksheets, enabling the users to delete a question they don't want or add something specific to their group. The program is very user-friendly, so even those who are computer illiterate should find it easy to use. It' s well worth the cost, a resource you'll find yourself coming back to week after week. * YouthWorker Journal *

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the most wonderful time of the year with Roger Priddy''s Bright Baby Touch & Feel: Merry Christmas picture book.With exciting textures to touch and feel, this interactive first book is the perfect Christmas gift for your baby to meet Santa, his elves and reindeer, see starry snowflakes, wonder what presents will be placed beneath the tree, and discover much more holiday fun. With clear photography, bright colors, and simple text labels, Bright Baby board books help babies and toddlers to develop and build early vocabulary through the introduction of first words and pictures.

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Book SynopsisThis is an ideal first word and picture board book from Roger Priddy to share with your baby or toddler as a first step to discovering Easter traditions. The pages feature bright pictures of chocolate eggs, Easter baskets, chicks, bunnies and more to look at, and there are lots of different touch-and-feel textures including foil, glitter and fabric which little fingers will just love to explore. Celebrate the Easter season with your little ones with this seasonal installment to Roger Priddy''s popular Bright Baby board books.

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Book SynopsisChristmas is coming, it's time to take a trip to Santa's workshop and Christmas Town in Roger Priddy's Lift-the-Flap Tab: Santa's Workshop! Pip and Pod the Elves are busy making toys, Mrs. Holly is selling delicious treats in the Christmas Candy Shop, and Santa is packing his sleigh with presents in this fabulously festive lift-the-flap board book. There are eight magical holiday scenes to explore, each with flaps to lift with fun Christmas surprises to discover underneath.

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Book SynopsisCelebrate the season with this festive sticker activity book packed full of yuletide scenes, from bestselling children''s book author Roger Priddy! A perfect book to keep excited little hands busy as they wait for Christmas to arrive, and a great stocking stuffer surprise for Christmas morning, there are over 300 reusable stickers inside for seasonal stickering fun!Santa, Rudolph, elves, presents, Christmas trees and stars--they''re all there and more!Encourages imaginative creativity and hand-eye coordination skills.

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Book SynopsisYour baby can explore the joys of Spring with Roger Priddy''s sturdy sensory book, See, Touch, Feel: Spring. It''s specially designed to stimulate babies with colorful pictures, activities, textures to feel and finger trails to follow. These fun, simple, Spring-themed activities encourage babies to interact with the book through sight, sound and touch.As your baby grows, See, Touch, Feel: Spring will help them to develop early language recognition and motor skills. With lots of bright pictures and engaging novelties to enjoy together, this is the perfect sensory experience to share with your little one.

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Book SynopsisReligious Education (RE) holds a unique place within the state education system. Yet, the teaching of RE has often been criticised for its tendency to present simplified and stereotypical representations of religions. Bringing together the theory of metacognition with RE curriculum content, this book offers a coherent and theoretically supported approach to RE and beyond that is applicable to a range of subjects and students of various age groups.Metacognition, Worldviews and Religious Education seeks to support teachers in creating a new and exciting classroom approach. With a focus on putting children and teachers' worldviews back on the RE agenda and developing awareness of these through metacognitive processes, it includes Tables, frameworks and checklists to make it easy for teachers to adapt the approach to their own context Concrete examples of how the approach can work in the classroom, including case studies from teachers Call-out boxes foTable of ContentsList of tables About the authors Acknowledgements Introduction 1 Creating a metacognitive environment 2 Meta-thinking zone Teacher voice 1: Creating a meta-thinking zone in my RE classroom (Helen) 3 The worldview zone Teacher voice 2: Promoting children’s views of the world (Jeanette) 4 Resources zone and lesson planning 5 A practitioner’s approach Teacher voice 3: A teacher’s view of using the lessons (Cari) 6 The project and assessment Teacher voice 4: Teachers’ views of being involved in the RE-flect project 7 Pupils and teachers developing metacognition 8 Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisReligious Education as a Dialogue with Difference addresses current issues over the study of religion in publicly maintained schools. Are liberal, inclusive approaches to the study of religion suited to the aims of education in a democracy? Do liberal democratic aims offer the right framework for the study of religion? By presenting research on English secondary school pupils' motivation in religious education, this volume argues that religious education is best understood as a democratic dialogue with difference. The book offers empirical evidence for this claim, and it demonstrates how learners gain in religious literacy, both through the exercise of democratic citizenship in the classroom and towards the goal of life-long democratic citizenship.Trade Review"With a thirty-three year career in education, Kevin O’Grady’s book offers an illuminating example of how research engagementprovides the catalyst for thoughtful and insightful reflections on religious education, current schooling and contemporary research, written ‘as a contribution to debates over how religion should be studied in schools’. […] The book will be of interest to anyone interested in current debates about the place of religious education in society, especially in how these debates play out in classrooms, and in how religious education teachers can also be involved in, comment on and contribute to research."Nigel Fancourt, Journal of Beliefs and Values."O’Grady has a convincing argument for RE as a dialogue with difference [. . .] which I would recommend for academics, teacher-trainers, educational experts and stakeholders not only in the UK but in other parts of Europe and in the rest of the world."Leni Franken (2019), Religious education as a dialogues with difference: Fostering democratic citizenship through the study of religions in schools, British Journal of Religious Education. "With a thirty-three year career in education, Kevin O’Grady’s book offers an illuminating example of how research engagement provides the catalyst for thoughtful and insightful reflections on religious education, current schooling and contemporary research, written ‘as a contribution to debates over how religion should be studied in schools’. […] The book will be of interest to anyone interested in current debates about the place of religious education in society, especially in how these debates play out in classrooms, and in how religious education teachers can also be involved in, comment on and contribute to research."Nigel Fancourt, Journal of Beliefs and Values."O’Grady has a convincing argument for RE as a dialogue with difference [. . .] which I would recommend for academics, teacher-trainers, educational experts and stakeholders not only in the UK but in other parts of Europe and in the rest of the world."Leni Franken (2019), Religious education as a dialogues with difference: Fostering democratic citizenship through the study of religions in schools, British Journal of Religious Education. "Religious Education as a Dialogue with Difference summarizes Kevin O’Grady’s outstanding work in the field of religious education. O’Grady’s excellent, very readable, book is highly relevant to on-going debates about the study of religions and beliefs in schools in different parts of the world, including the USA and Canada. It deserves to be read widely by teachers, student teachers and education academics."Robert Jackson, Professor Emeritus, University of Warwick, UK."As a former teacher with similar professional experiences in a culturally diverse inner-city area in England, I recognize the socially challenging, complex, diverse and hugely rewarding teaching context which O'Grady evokes. The examples of pupil voice he captures so scrupulously reminded me of young people I have taught and known. I would be inspired by his practice were I a teacher still and able to translate it to my own classroom.[…] It would be wonderful for the next generation of teacher leaders in schools in England to be introduced to this material . . ."Janet Orchard, Senior Lecturer, University of Bristol, UK."Religious Education as a Dialogue with Difference represents a timely contribution to the field of religious education. While primarily based on Kevin O’Grady’s own empirical research, it also incorporates the results of a number of other studies to argue for a multi-faith school subject in which all types of students are taught together regardless of their religious, ethnic and/or cultural background. I consider O’Grady’s book to be of value to the Swedish context and I intend to employ it in my own RE teacher training courses […] I would certainly recommend that other educators take advantage of O’Grady’s thoroughgoing study, especially as it applies to the training of religious education teachers."Jenny Berglund, Professor, Stockholm University, Sweden.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Motivation in RE: beginnings 2. RE, adolescence and creativity 3. Action research, ethnography, epistemology and ethics 4. RE as a dialogue with difference 5. Democratic citizenship or religious literacy? Aims and values for RE 6. Dialogue and conflict in RE 7. Democratic citizenship and RE revisited 8. Does RE Work? 9. Review, recommendations, questions for the future and final remarks

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Book SynopsisThe role of Religious Education within the primary school and how it should be implemented has been the subject of worldwide debate. Responding to the delivery of the non-statutory framework for RE and the recent emphasis on a creative primary curriculum Primary Religious Education - A New Approach models a much needed pedagogical framework, encouraging conceptual enquiry and linking theory to its implementation within the wider curriculum in schools.The book outlines this new conceptual approach to Religious Education and is based upon the Living Difference syllabus successfully implemented in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Westminster. It demonstrates how to implement the requirements of the new QCDA curriculum and Ofsted criteria for effective RE and is rapidly gaining both national and international support. Through this approach, Religious Education is discussed within the larger context of primary education in the contemporary world. This book will helpTable of ContentsIntroduction. Making RE Meaningful Section 1. RE In The Primary Curriculum Chapter 1. Why Is Re Important? Clive Erricker Chapter 2. What Is Good Re? Judith Lowndes Chapter 3. How Do We Create Effective Learning? Elaine Bellchambers Section 2. Conceptual Enquiry As An Approach To Re And The Primary Curriculum Chapter 4. Why Conceptual Enquiry? An Introduction To The Methodology Clive Erricker Chapter 5. Holistic And Creative Learning Clive Erricker Chapter 6. Case Studies In Good Practice Judith Lowndes Section 3. Transforming Your Practice Chapter 7. Creating An Enquiry Based Curriculum Judith Lowndes Chapter 8. Strategies And Resources: Using The Skills Of The Non-Specialist Elaine Bellchambers Chapter 9. What Next For Re And The Primary Curriculum? Clive Erricker And Elaine Bellchambers

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Book SynopsisWhile the fierce debate over religion in public schools receives ample media attention, we rarely consider the implications of religious schools on moral education and liberal democracy. In this groundbreaking work, Walter Feinberg opens up a critical new dialogue to offer a complete discussion of the important role religious schools play in the formation of a democratic citizenry. Feinberg, a leading philosopher of education, approaches the subject of religious education with a rare evenhandedness, drawing on examples from Christian, Jewish, and Muslim schools and exploring topics as disparate as sex education and creationism. For Goodness Sake provides a much-needed take on a controversial topic, demonstrating that the relationship between religion and schooling is not simply the exclusive concern of members of a given religious community, but a relevant and vital issue for everyone who cares about education. Table of Contents1. Religious Instruction and Moral Education Part One: Back to School 2. The Construction of Religious Communities 3. Criticism and Commitment 4. Faith and the Pedagogical Limits of Critical Inquiry Part Two: The Nature of the Public Interest in Religious Education 5. Safety and the Question of Educational Negligence 6. Intellectual Growth, Autonomy and Religious Education 7. Religious Chauvinism and the Democratic Citizen Part Three: The Reconstruction of Religious Education 8. The Challenge of Religious Education for Pluralism 9. The Challenge of Religious Education for Liberalism

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Book SynopsisThis Key Stage 4 text has been updated to match the GCSE specifications and emphasises the Citizenship element inherent in RE. Following the style of previous editions, it has contemporary issues and problems. It can be used as a stand alone GCSE resource, or for use in non-exam or PSHE classes.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Relationships Chapter 2 Life and Death Issues Chapter 3 Social Harmony Chapter 4 Rights Chapter 5 War and Peace Chapter 6 The Environment Chapter 7 The Media

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Book SynopsisThe Think RE student books are structured around the 8-level scale in terms of religious content, knowledge and skills development ensuring pupil's progression.Table of ContentsChapter 1 – Putting belief and faith into practice. Chapter 2 – Prejudice. Chapter 3 – Poverty. Chapter 4 – War and peace. Chapter 5 – Evil and Suffering. Chapter 6 – The Environment. Glossary. Index.

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Book SynopsisFor the budding historian, this Level 4 reader gives a comprehensive introduction to Egyptian gods and goddesses, including Horus, Re, and Anubis. As an added bonus, there is tons of neat information about pyramids, mummies, and the afterlife!

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Book SynopsisJorge Mario Bergoglio, aka Pope Francis, from Argentina, is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the first from the Southern Hemisphere. Since being elected pope he has shown a humbler, less formal approach to his office than his predecessors: a warm style that has been referred to as 'no frills.'

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