Grade 8 Archive
Exploring ultimate questions
“How can ultimate questions confronting humanity be explored effectively at key stage 3? Staff at William Farr had been seeking for an inspirational way to introduce philosophy and religious ethics in RE. The key concept of meaning, purpose and truth … Continue reading
KS3 Attainment: Raising Aspirations
“Synopsis: A look at one secondary school’s use of aspirational targets, focusing on an English lesson and an RE lesson that utilise teaching resources from the Sport Relief 08 fundraising campaign. Schools standard adviser Val McGregor pays a visit to … Continue reading
KS 3/4 RE Teaching RE to Muslim Students: Studying Buddhism
“Synopsis: Find out how RE teacher approaches the study of Buddhism with a Year 8 class of mainly Muslim pupils. Azam Ali is head of RE at Challenge College in Bradford where most pf the students are Muslim. The majority … Continue reading
Interfaith calendar
“Primary sacred times for world religions.” (Retrieved on September 8, 2008 from http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/2008.htm).
Film & Faith
“Why use film? Most young people like and regularly watch movies!• Film is popular and credible amongst children and their parents… it is also marketed directly at them even when inappropriateo Survey an average Reception class and you will be … Continue reading
Traditions and Transformations: Jewish Religion and Culture
In this lesson, students learn about Jewish culture, Jewish religious and secular traditions including holidays, sacred and secular music, dance, and visual arts. They also consider the relationship between religious traditions and secular cultural traditions. Resources include segments from Religion … Continue reading
Islamic Studies Syllabus
The syllabus is intended to awaken in students a consciousness (Taqwa) and love of Allah and His Messenger as the foundation of their intellectual, emotional and spiritual life. It also promotes an enquiring, analytical and positive approach to the study … Continue reading