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PROGRAMMES OF STUDY
Principles for planning
Appropriate contexts
As in other curriculum areas, Religious and Moral Education can
be taught in the context of a subject-based topic or theme.
At other times it will contribute, along with other subjects,
to a multidisciplinary approach, for example as part of an environmental
studies topic in primary schools or a particular theme being taught
in various secondary departments. There will also be opportunities
throughout the session to include stories from sacred writings
or songs and music in the wide range of stories and music selected
for different purposes. These can be used in their own right or
as illustrations of certain attitudes, moral values or perhaps
because of their particular cultural significance.
Planning for a wide age or ability
range
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In any group of pupils one level may suit
the needs of the majority, but there will probably be pupils
who are working at the previous level and some able to cope
with the next level.
It is therefore essential to be familiar with
the progression suggested across the levels A-E for each
strand so that those most appropriate for the pupils can
be selected.
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Linking possibilities
By linking targets in a variety of ways, several can be overtaken
within a single appropriate context. Some examples are given below:
Linking targets at the same level
for one attainment outcome only
Example: Christianity, Level C; chosen context: The Bible.
The following targets might be linked:
Sacred writings, stories and key figures:
Understand terms such as gospel, parable, miracle and be
able to illustrate from selected biblical stories.
Beliefs:
Understand that Christians believe Jesus showed what God
is like.
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