Religious Education: A Conceptual and Interdisciplinary Approach for Secondary Level

by Clive Erricker

Overview

The role of Religious Education in secondary schools is the subject of national and international debate. This book examines the current debates surrounding RE and puts forward a new approach to teaching the subject that is non-faith based and focused on conceptual enquiry and the development of a clear pedagogy. The book is based on the Living Difference learning model developed in Hampshire and adopted in other parts of the UK, which is sparking international discussion and provides an effective approach to implementing the new secondary curriculum.

The chapters include examinations of:

• religious education and the curriculum
• an interdisciplinary approach to religious education
• the significance of pedagogy and learners' development
• planning, progression, assessment and delivery
• specific case studies and examples of good practice in schools
• theoretical grounding and the future of RE
• the effects of globalisation, post-modernity and multiculturalism.

Providing a basis for developing thinking about Religious Education, its place in the curriculum and how it can be delivered effectively in schools, this book is essential reading for tutors, students and teachers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415478748
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/27/2010
Series:	David Fulton Books
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.75(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Clive Erricker was until recently Hampshire County Inspector for Religious Education and History Strategy Manager. Prior to that he was a Lecturer in Religious Education at University College Chichester for over a decade. He began his career teaching English and religious education in secondary schools.

Table of Contents

List of figures ix

Preface xi

Acknowledgements xiii

Part 1 Contexualising religious education 1

1 Religion and education in the modern world 3

2 An analysis of the historical and contemporary significance of religious education 21

3 Pedagogy in approaches to the study of religion and religious education 43

Part 2 Living Difference: an approach through conceptual enquiry 69

4 A methodology for conceptual enquiry in religious education 71

5 The Living Difference project: curriculum, progression, planning 94

6 Case studies in religious literacy 122

7 Interpreting worldviews 143

Part 3 The future for education and religious education 169

8 Worldview analysis and the future of religious education 171

9 Interdisciplinary education 195

Bibliography 217

Index 225