Teaching Religious Education : Primary and Early Years

"This course book helps trainee teachers develop their knowledge and understanding of Religious Education (RE) in Primary schools. It emphasises the need to recognise and sensitively handle the religious beliefs and commitments that learners and teachers bring to the classroom. Key topics essential to the effective delivery of Religious Education are covered, including RE across the curriculum, links with literacy, planning, assessment, creativity, thinking skills, SMSC and citizenship. The book acknowledges the importance of planning for progression across the curriculum and the importance of establishing RE in the Early Years. A detailed appendix provides an introduction to the six world religions and offers suggestions for further reading to support trainees in the development of their subject knowledge. Linked to the 2007 Standards for QTS throughout, the book also includes summaries, practical and reflective tasks and case studies to help contextualise learning and further understanding."--BOOK JACKET.

Veronica Voiels is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University.