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UNE unit code: EDSS375
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Apply your wide and general knowledge of religion and consider the views of religion and religious education which have shaped current thinking in the teaching of religion in schools. By undertaking this unit, you will learn more about world religions, the interpretation of theological doctrine, and apply your concentrated focus on the religion of your choice.
In the unit you will develop an understanding of historical and contemporary approaches to the teaching of religious education in Australian schools. You will examine the curriculum and resources produced by the state education departments and the pedagogy that informs them.
You will learn how to select appropriate resources and implement appropriate teaching strategies to support learning experiences in religious education. The unit also explores how to incorporate out-of-classroom religious education experiences into your lessons.
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Teaching period | Mode/location |
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Trimester 1 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- apply broad knowledge when considering those views of religion and religious education which have shaped current thinking on the teaching of religion in schools;
- demonstrate an understanding of the connection between the various concepts of religious education and the selection of content, teaching strategies and classroom activities for religious education programmes;
- develop an understanding of historical and contemporary approaches to the teaching of religion in various state and non-government school systems in Australia and the UK;
- demonstrate coherent knowledge and understanding to foster skills in selection and development of strategies and resources to support learning experiences in religious education; and
- understand the principles of the integration of religious education with other areas of the school curriculum.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
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Assessment 1 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Essay on approaches to religious education No. Words: 2000 |
Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Unit of WorkLesson Planning Sequence and Special Assembly Design No. Words: 2000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
What is This Thing Called Religious Education?
ISBN: 9781921333224
Lovat, T., David Barlow Publishing 3rd ed. 2009
Text refers to: Trimester 1 (Online)
The Effective Teaching of Religious Education
ISBN: 9781405824101
Watson, B. and Thompson, P., Pearson Education 2nd ed. 2007
Text refers to: Trimester 1 (Online)
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