TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Preamble

It is important that the teaching of the subject doesn't become overly dependant on one style.  The subject must be taught in an interesting and lively fashion with the use of rich and varied resources and with more than a passing consideration given to learning styles.  Teaching and learning activities must meet the kinaesthetic, visual and auditory needs of the pupils.

Pupils will become familiar with various skills, including the;

• interpretation of text and recording of findings
• recognition of artefacts and understanding their use in religious practice
• compilation of information from own research
• formulation of questions and following trains of enquiry
• skills involved in critical thinking
• sequencing of events and working on chronology
• design and writing of a medium-length project

Pupils will have the opportunity of meeting individuals representing different religions and will also have the opportunity of visiting different places of worship.

Specific Approaches to pupils of the Lower School

Many of the 1^st Form pupils will have followed programmes of study in the subject at their previous schools.  However, so broad is the past coverage and so wide the subject matter, that we start our curriculum programme seeking to build the confidence of each child through enquiry and personal discovery. 

The curriculum then gradually builds an understanding of the Old and New Testaments, focusing each year on specific periods and stories of interest.  Alongside these studies the children undertake an annual in-depth study into one of the world's major religions.