RS FOUNDATION COURSE

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RS FOUNDATION COURSE

• TEACHING OTHER RELIGIONS

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Learning Intentions

• To consider the objectives when teaching about
  other religions
• To recognise some KEY WORDS
• To learn some key facts about other religions
• To consider different ways to present the
  information

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Expectations

• The UK is still regarded as a predominantly
  Christian country.
• ALL children are expected to be taught
  Christianity.
• AT KS1 Christianity and 1 other religion.
• AT KS2 Christianity and 2 other religions.

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THE OTHER RELIGIONS

• BUDDHISM
• HINDUISM
• ISLAM
• JUDAISM
• SIKHISM

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TIME LINE of RELIGIONS
2,500 BCE
2,000 BCE
500 BCE
HINDUISM
JUDAISM
BUDDHISM
0
1500 CE
600 CE
CHRISTIANITY
SIKHISM
ISLAM
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The Objectives

• To prepare them for life in a culturally diverse
  society.
• To develop a sense of responsibility for
  themselves and others.
• To create a positive interest in other people,
  employing fair play and justice.
• To provide opportunities to develop a positive
  self-image and to value all.

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Important to remember

• To recognise, respond to and counter racial
  prejudice.
• To follow consistent procedures for dealing with
  racial incidents.
• To foster racial harmony.
• To explore issues of equality and racism with
  pupils.

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Important to remember

• To ensure positive role models and images reflect
  a variety of experiences and backgrounds for all.
• To incorporate a global dimension into the
  classroom, valuing all cultures and their
  contributions.
• To encourage and support childrens cultural
  identities.
• To build links with groups from other cultures.