English Archive
Using web-based resources in Primary RE
The internet offers a wealth of resources for teachers of primary RE, helping to present religion as a dynamic and relevant part of contemporary life. Pupils are able to access text, images, video and other material relating to a wide … Continue reading
Study About Religions in the Social Studies Curriculum
National Council for the Social Studies along with the Religion in the Schools Committee and the Curriculum Committee provide some very detailed guidelines on the objectives of the study about religions.
A First Amendment guide
Knowledge about religions is not only a characteristic of an educated person, but it is also absolutely necessary for understanding and living in a world of diversity. Knowledge of religious differences and the role of religion in the contemporary world … Continue reading
Literacy In Religious Education
This publication contains materials that aim to build a shared knowledge and understanding between English and Religious Education departments. This is designed to add value to the teaching in both areas through increased consistency and continuity. These materials also aim … Continue reading
DiversityAn Educational Advantage Online Teacher Support Material
Diversity—An Educational Advantage Online Teacher Support Material (TSM) has been developed for use by teachers. A 2009 publication by Fethi Mansouri, Louise Jenkins, Michael Leach and Lucas Walsh, entitled Building Bridges: Creating a Culture of Diversity was distributed to all … Continue reading
Principles of Good Practice for the Study of Religion in Episcopal Schools
National Association of Episcopal Schools has developed a set of Principles of Good Practice for the Study of Religion in Episcopal Schools. These Principles are intended to: support the efforts of all schools to come to a clearer understanding of … Continue reading
Religious Education
This webpage of the UK Department of Education provides numerous publications on religious education in England, which are aimed at local authorities, schools and education professionals. Most of these publications provide non-statutory guidance about the high-quality religious education in the … Continue reading
Management Authorities of Second Level Schools
This resource presents the Prescribed Titles for Religious Education Journal Work for the Junior Certificate Examinations 2011 and 2012 in Ireland.
Religious Education in Northern Ireland: Towards New Relationships
This article talk sabout religion and religious education in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland's schools have traditionally been separately associated with one or other of its dominant Christian traditions, Catholic or Protestant. The vast majority of children (over 90%) attend the … Continue reading
RE Teacher’s Media Toolkit
The RE Council of England and Wales has published a toolkit for generating positive local media coverage for religious education. The guide includes ideas for stories; tips for news releases; and for avoiding pitfalls.