Tag Archives: UK

World Religions and Beliefs,

Posted on December 10, 2011

From this webpage, by Diversiton you can easily learn more about religion, the history, holy days and practices. The site seeks to take an inclusive approach by reflecting as many traditions, philosophies and beliefs as practical. It also includes an … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged Agnosticism, atheism, belief, Confucianism, festivals, Freethinkers, Great Britain, holydays, Humanism, itnesses, Jehovah's, media, Mormons, neo-pagans, Postmodernism, Rationalism, religion, Satanism, Scientology, Secularism, Shinto, Taoism, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), UK, United Kingdom, Universal Unitarianism, Website, Zoroastrian | | ', '' ); ?>

Exploring ultimate question

Posted on December 10, 2011

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 in the revised programme of study provided timely inspiration. ‘We wanted to develop … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Grade 8, Interactive Resources, Other Tools, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged Christianity, deeper questions, different learners, different views, evil, good, Hinduism, Islam, learning strategies, no definitely answers, religious beliefs, UK, United Kingdom | | ', '' ); ?>

Meaningful ceremonies

Posted on December 10, 2011

This activity was used with pupils in key stage 3, year 8. Aims: o To deepen and broaden understanding of important religious, cultural and social traditions and ceremonies. o To identify and explore how personal family traditions and ceremonies may … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Lesson Plans, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged cultural groups, family traditions, local gurdwara (Sikh temple), meanings, photographs, Religious ceremonies, religious practices, Sikh weddings, UK, United Kingdom, video | | ', '' ); ?>

‘God is in everything’

Posted on December 10, 2011

This policy includes learning about the religious belief, practices and values of the Christian faith, but also takes account of the teaching and practices of other principal religions practiced in Britain and around the world. This activity was part of … Continue reading →

Posted in English, Grade 1, Grade 2, Lesson Plans, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged 'Namaste', Christian faith, Christian scriptures, cultural practices, Hindu greeting, Hindu scriptures, reflection, UK, United Kingdom | | ', '' ); ?>

Interfaith internet pals

Posted on December 10, 2011

This activity was part of a religious education project to establish a network of 'e-pals' between two schools in the same city: one with a largely Muslim intake and the other with a Roman Catholic tradition.

Posted in English, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Lesson Plans, Resources, Teaching Tools | Tagged beliefs, e-mail communication, exchanges, festivals, Muslim, personal introductions, real-time dialogue, religious backgrounds, religious education lessons., Roman Catholic, Schools, teachers, UK, United Kingdom | | ', '' ); ?>

Learning to Listen: Intercultural Dialogue in Africa

Posted on December 10, 2011

This publication marks the start of a 3 year British Council project called Intercultural Dialogue in Africa. Responding to one of the major cultural relations challenges of the age, the project seeks to build understanding and trust between Muslims and … Continue reading →