Learning and Teaching in the Religion Curriculum
The BCE Learning and Teaching Framework (2012) articulates some key messages that are foundational to understanding how the Religion Curriculum P-12 has been designed and is intended to be delivered in schools. Schools intentionally develop their Religious Education Program on the foundation of a Catholic theology and philosophy of curriculum.
St Benedict’s believes that learners, learning and learning communities, play a significant role in the development of the Religious Education program within the school.
Learner:
Learning
Learning Communities
Evidence is demonstrated by
St Benedict’s believes that learners, learning and learning communities, play a significant role in the development of the Religious Education program within the school.
Learner:
- Every learner is uniquely made in the image and likeness of God, responding to life with their diverse gifts and talents.
- Every learner is a creator of knowledge, who brings their own rich and diverse experiences to the community.
- Every learner seeks to grow in knowledge and to find truth and meaning in life and faith.
- Every learner is a lifelong learner who can benefit from effective collaboration and communication.
Learning
- Experiencing success in learning motivates learners.
- Inquiry learning develops the natural curiosity and thirst for learning.
- Learning occurs through interactions with the world.
Learning Communities
- Members of learning communities learn from each other, teach each other and provide feedback to each other.
- Learning environments nurture and encourage lifelong learning.
- Positive affirming learning communities where making mistakes is part of the learning process, helps learners grow in self-esteem, respect for themselves and others.
- Every member is responsible for the wellbeing of their community
- Every member of learning community identifies issues and areas for improvement and collaborates to solve problems.
Evidence is demonstrated by
- Making adjustments in the learning intentions and success criteria which differentiate the learning in each unit to meet the needs of individual students.
- The collaborative planning of the RE curriculum with APRE, PLL all year level teachers and STIES.
- Differentiated Support for all students on IEP’s.
- Teaching units are planned from an inquiry learning perspective.
- Encouraging students to work individually and collaboratively when the opportunities arise.