Teaching Religious Education

A practical and informative guide to secure, confident and effective teaching of Religious Education for Primary and Early Years trainees.

Many trainee primary teachers are uncertain as to the place and purpose of RE in primary schools. This book is designed to alleviate such fears and give trainees the security and confidence to teach RE effectively. Trainees are encouraged to recognise their own religious position and understand how they handle their own beliefs and commitments in the classroom. In addition, they will learn how to be sensitive to children's religious viewpoints, allowing children to share their beliefs in a secure and supportive environment. A range of strategies help readers to provide engaging and appropriate RE across the primary age phase.

RE in England and Wales: the law, the curriculum and attainment targets
Encountering religion: issues and principles
Principles into practice
Literature, literacy and RE
Developing thinking skills in RE
The contribution of RE to children s personal and spiritual development and well-being
RE in the Early Years
Planning in RE
Assessment in RE
Appendix: Introductions to six world religions
Bibliography
Index