S2-S3 RMPS

Religion, Belief and Values Award

(SCQF level 4 Award code: GF2E 44)

All S3 pupils will have the opportunity of obtaining a Level 4 Award in Religion, Belief and Values as part of the core RMPS provision. This award develops pupils’ ability to understand and reflect on religious topics. Pupils will put their faith or values in action in a real life practical project which aims to benefit the community. The Award will also provide opportunities for learners to develop skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work, including personal learning, thinking skills and citizenship.

The Award is comprised of two units:

Investigating Religion and Belief

In this Unit, pupils will reflect on issues to do with the Environment and Sustainability. They will develop knowledge and understanding of this topic by reflecting on relevant religious viewpoints and their personal faith or values. They will have the opportunity to discuss and debate their chosen research topic they are investigating.

Pupils will be required to provide evidence of:

♦ reflecting on a chosen topic involving religion or religious belief

♦ developing knowledge and understanding of the topic

Values in Action

In this Unit, pupils will put their faith or values into action through active engagement in the community. Pupils will participate in a project in collaboration with Aberdeen University to design a logo and slogan which demonstrates their understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Pupils will record the activity they have taken part in. They will reflect on how it contributes to their understanding of their faith or values.

Pupils will be required to provide evidence of:

Ø  Investigating a World Religion

Ø  Designing a logo and slogan to promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to demonstrate active engagement in their local community

Ø  description of how the activity demonstrated their faith or values

Ø  reflection on, and explanation of, how the faith or values they have put into action compare with religious viewpoints or viewpoints independent of religious belief

A virtual exhibition of pupils’ work will be entered as a school entry for the Anne frank Award

(in association with Grampian Regional Equality Council)