Description
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 help
Table of Contents
Introduction. 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
