Summary: The author undertook research into how the media presents society and people in society, why there has been a boom in Reality TV and why we have become ‘fixated’ with ‘celebrities’. The report includes a scheme of work and lesson plans for delivering ‘Media’. There are different ideas for teaching and learning, starter activities and assessment for learning.

Summary: This report considers some research on the purposes of RE in schools – based on the premise if you are going to reach conclusions on effectiveness you have to know what your intentions are. It focuses ideas on how children learn, particularly the work of the social constructivists Vygotsky and Bruner, and more recent work on emotional intelligences. It considers how learning works in practice in a RE classroom and how studying ethical issues can lead to effective RE. It considers why using ethics helps not only to build religious understanding but also allows for strong religious education. It […]

Summary: aimed at helping in the delivery of AS level courses in Ethics and Philosophy. The author suggests ways of implementing carefully planned schemes of work for 6th form exam classes. Looks at the requirements and specifications for post-16 RS and includes reference to Key Skills and the Synoptic assessment. Assesses the opportunities and challenges posed by the new specifications, in particular, ‘Curriculum 2000′, which the author believes has the students’ best interests at heart Concludes with a useful set of ‘dos’ and ‘don’ts’ for delivery of the new AS level, suggesting that we do not lose sight of the […]

Summary: outlines various strategies for teaching AS and A level Ethics that may be used to enhance students’ learning. Explores a variety of means that will actively involve students in their pursuit of insight. Suggests an order of topics for teaching a syllabus on Ethics as well as schemes of work. Provides recommended reading on Kant as well as ideas on essay writing skills from planning through to writing and self-assessment. There are several useful sample introductions to essays on Ethics. Ripple diagrams, flow charts, circles and research grids, wall displays, student presentations and scrap books on contemporary issues are […]

Summary: investigates the contribution of R.E. to children’s moral development and the role of the school in the establishment of a moral framework. Considers what is meant by the term ‘moral’, the legal requirements for the provision of R.E. and recent government initiatives and how these are implemented in the school. Research was undertaken in a selected sample of three schools using lesson observations, teacher and children interviews and analysis of documentary evidence. The research highlights the significance of the role of R.E. in influencing moral development if it has an explicit place in the curriculum, yet is an integral […]