KS1/2 RE - Experiential Approaches to Hinduism
- Duration: 15 mins
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- Published: 08 August 2008
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Summary
Inspirational AST and RE specialist Georgina Mulhall, who believes that RE is best taught by concept rather than by religion, teaches three lessons exploring devotion.
Year 4 pupils get to role play as archaeologists speculating about Hindu artefacts, and then go into role as devotees worshipping in a Hindu temple, and finally they apply the concept of devotion to their own lives.
It's fun and inclusive, and with no right or wrong it encourages higher-order thinking. As RE is culturally sensitive and subjective, Georgina believes it's often side-lined.
She sums up the values of a creative, concept-driven approach and advises on how to use role-play with confidence.
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Related links (4)
Teachernet: Religious Education
A good starting point for guidance and resources for the teaching of religious education
The National Association of Teachers of Religious Education
A site containing a wide variety of resources relating to religious education
The National Association of Teachers of Religious Education
A site containing a wide variety of resources relating to religious education
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Information on the RE Action Plan being implemented by DCSF which is designed to strengthen the attention given to religions and beliefs in schools
Comments (7)
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I have shared this with my staff in a staff meeting and it really did help them to feel that it was something they could attempt. This provided a 'way in' for people, a starting point and I know my staff are going to have a go - which is what we always encourage the learners to do.
I have also been able to sign post ITT students to this video as often they can feel nervous about the swubject bit again after watching this felt it was within their reach!
A Great resources - well done George I am sure I will use this often!
The programme gave me new ideas to teach RE. It has opened a whole new dimension to teaching RE curriculum. Excellent!
An inspirational watch. Well done Georgie! xxx
WOW indeed. Having worked with and learnt from George on many occasions (she was my NQT and kept me on my toes!)she is truely inspirational and makes it look so easy, too.
Experiential learning means so much more to the children than chalk and talk. Many ideas and concepts can be used across all faith groups including Christianty. The children enjoy the drama and remember the whole process in more detail. Often their questioning is deeper and more thoughtful, too.
It does mean hard work and time preparing to get it just right -the subject knowledge, too, but the video shows just how worthwhile it is. It has inspired me to do more!
George is living proof that all faiths can access this method of learning about different faith groups. We did Sikhism through experiential learning for an OFSTED RE inspection in a Catholic school with George at the helm!
Well done, George and Solent Junior School.
MJ
RE taught in an experiential way is far more appealing to the children, as demonstrated in this film. I am aware that it takes much confidence to role-play in RE, but the the outcomes make it worth it. A concept driven RE curriculum sounds very interesting.
Wow - what a great way for children to learn. I can see that there was much preparation involved with the teaching and learning but I would like to try and teach RE this way myself.