Languages Archive

Teaching Sensitive and Controversial Issues

Posted on December 10, 2011

This index of papers offers teachers advice and guidance on how to approach teaching sensitive and controversial topics in schools. Some of the topics covered include creating safe spaces, discussion roles, 'political correctness', media literacy and links to other useful … Continue reading →

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Race Equality and Racist Bullying

Posted on December 10, 2011

The papers in this collection are to do with countering racist bullying in schools, within the wider contexts of promoting race equality and countering bullying more generally. They can be used as handouts in staff training sessions and discussions, and … Continue reading →

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Children’s Book Study Guides: The Librarian of Basra and Alia’s Mission: Saving the Books of Iraq

Posted on December 10, 2011

This resource examines two books that offer an opportunity to open up positive discussion about the Iraq War with students. The Librarian of Basra by Jeanette Winter, and Alia's Mission: Saving the Books of Iraq by Mark Alan Stamaty, tell … Continue reading →

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BBC Schools: Religion Worksheets

Posted on December 10, 2011

This website, contained within the 'Schools' section of the BBC website, contains numerous worksheets for teachers to use when teaching children about religions. Each of the major world religions is present and the worksheets are available in both PDF and … Continue reading →

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Information on Islam

Posted on December 10, 2011

This simple webpage offers basic information on Islam and answers general history questions covering topics such as the founder, beliefs, traditions, festivals and the annual calendar.

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CanTeach: Sikhism

Posted on December 10, 2011

This website contains educational resources regarding Sikhism, including descriptions of the beliefs, holy days, history, and holy places.

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‘Extra Credit’ book study guide

Posted on December 10, 2011

This resource offers a study guide to the book, 'Extra Credit', by Andrew Clements. The book is about a girl who needs extra credit for school and starts a penpal relationship with a boy from Afghanistan. The guide covers various … Continue reading →

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Teddy’s Day Out

Posted on December 10, 2011

This resource is an interactive online quiz about six of the world's major religions. Children can choose a religion and then answer various trivia questions about the religion, including what symbols are associated with it, holy days and festivals, and … Continue reading →

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Comparative Religious Teachings

Posted on December 10, 2011

This study activity asks students to reflect on similarities and differences between belief systems. Using quotations from translations of religious texts, students are asked to organize these quotations into broad categories of essential concerns. This activity primarily uses the Silk … Continue reading →

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Religious Resources

Posted on December 10, 2011

This website is an internet directory of resources relating to all major world religions. The website includes sections on activities, organizations. publications, youth and religious texts.

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