complete multifaith resource for primary RE, The
Book Description
This comprehensive educational resource opens doorways to understanding the rich tapestry of world religions through a carefully crafted concepts-based approach designed for young learners aged 7-11. Judith Lowndes presents a practical framework that transforms religious education from mere facts into meaningful exploration of the fundamental beliefs and practices that shape diverse faith traditions.
The resource empowers educators to guide children through engaging cross-religious discovery, fostering higher-order thinking skills that extend beyond religious studies into broader curriculum applications. Rather than treating each faith in isolation, this approach identifies universal concepts that connect different religious experiences, helping young minds recognize both diversity and common threads in human spiritual expression.
Teachers receive ready-to-use materials including stories, discussion prompts, interactive activities, and visual resources that can be displayed on whiteboards or used in individual and group settings. The accompanying CD-ROM eliminates the need for additional resource hunting, providing everything needed to create dynamic classroom experiences.
This teaching aid proves especially valuable for educators who may feel uncertain about delivering religious education, offering clear guidance rooted in established educational frameworks. The concepts-based methodology encourages children to think critically about spiritual themes while developing respect for different faith perspectives.
Whether used by experienced RE specialists or general primary teachers, this resource transforms religious education into an accessible journey of discovery that nurtures understanding, empathy, and intellectual curiosity about humanity's diverse spiritual heritage.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~4 hours)
📄 Length: 136 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions--study and teaching (elementary)
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore General
- ✓ Explore Christianisme
- ✓ Explore Bl1475.3.l69 2012
- ✓ Explore EDUCATION / General
- ✓ Explore EDUCATION
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
