Reflective Learning: Unpacking Key Christian Beliefs in RE and Collective Worship

by Lilian Weatherley (Author), TrevorReader (Author)

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  2009

  $8.44

  This title uses tried and tested teaching methods to help children understand key Christian beliefs. It includes material based on the five principles of spiritual development: story, sensory, symbol, silence and celebration. It offers the concept of a journey moving from the heart of God (Trinity) to the life of Jesus (salvation) and beyond into the life of the church today (reflective living). It provides ideas for setting up an ongoing focus table within the classroom. It includes material for RE and collective worship, or class assemblies.It is suitable for KS2 primary school teachers, RE coordinators Clergy, children's work leaders and lay ministers seeking to engage with their local school. Reflective Learning gives teachers the tools to help children at KS2 understand key concepts of Christian faith. The material includes ideas for exploring the themes in RE, collective worship or class assemblies. Each unit includes the following elements: The story - background information for the teacher and biblical context; symbols behind the story - objects and images that bring the story alive; understanding the story - sensory ideas to explore the story with the children; reflecting on the story - ideas for silent mediation and focal materials; and, celebrating the story - an outline for collective worship.