Tag Archives: Canada

School a mosaic of multiculturalism

Posted on November 11, 2012

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Balancing Religious Freedom in a Multicultural Nation

Posted on March 10, 2012

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Exhibit explores religion’s cultural side

Posted on December 17, 2011

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Education About Religion in Ontario Public Elementary Schools

Posted on December 10, 2011

This resource guide was produced by the Ontario Ministry of Education in 1994 to assist boards of education in developing programs in education about religion for public elementary school students.This document makes general rather than specific recommendations. This document will … Continue reading →

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The Civic Mirror

Posted on December 10, 2011

The Civic Mirror is simulation tool that helps teachers turn classrooms into countries and students into citizens of those countries. This simulation is played both online and in the classroom setting. During this simulation, the students involved participate in three … Continue reading →

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Article X. Spiritual and religious freedom

Posted on December 10, 2011

Article X on Spiritual and Religious Freedom is an article from the Proposed American declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples. It holds the overall statement of the indigenous people as well as separates for each country part of the … Continue reading →

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Grade 4-6 Religious Education Interim Curriculum Guide

Posted on December 10, 2011

“The Newfoundland and Labrador religious education curriculum is shaped by a vision of enabling and encouraging students to grow religiously, spiritually and morally into informed, caring and contributing members of society, who appreciate their own beliefs and values, and the … Continue reading →

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Primary Religious Education Interim Curriculum Guide

Posted on December 10, 2011

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Religious Education Grades 7 9: A Curriculum Guide

Posted on December 10, 2011

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Ontario Catholic Secondary Curriculum Policy Document for Religious Education

Posted on December 10, 2011

This curriculum provides an overview of religious education. For each grades between grades, the curriculum provides course expectations for the areas of scripture, profession of faith, Christian moral development, prayer and sacramental life, and family life education.

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