Resources Archive
Access and Engagement in RE
As part of the Key Stage 3 National Strategy, this document is divided into two parts intended to support both subject leaders of religious education (RE) and ethnic minority achievement (EMA), and all other RE teachers and their EMA colleagues in secondary … Continue reading
Embedding ICT @ Secondary – Use of Interactive whiteboards in Religious Education
This booklet provides support and guidance for the use of interactive whiteboards in Religious Education. It is aimed at subject teachers who have recently had an interactive whiteboard installed in their classrooms and wish to get started and explore ways … Continue reading
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 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.