Thursday 6th November, 4-5pm, online
This event will explore resources, pedagogies and strategies for teaching about religious festivals and events. We will share good practice and consider how to plan these into the academic year as well as how they relate to the Essex Agreed Syllabus. Book this free training and discussion session here. Session resources here
Thursday 4th December, 4-5pm, online - Book here.
This event will explore resources, pedagogies and strategies for the use of religious artefacts, as well as how to locate and select the right artefacts for your school. We will consider how to plan lessons around the use of artefacts, as well as sharing good practice. Book here.
Thursday 22nd January, 4-5pm, online
This event will explore resources, pedagogies and strategies for the use role play and storytelling in Religious Education. We will consider how to plan lessons around the use of role play, as well as sharing good practice. Book here
Thursday 26th March, 4-5pm, online
There are lots of people in and around Essex who are able to visit schools or host students. In this session we will explore what you might do to enhance teaching and learnig through visits to holy places and vistors from various worldviews. Contact details will be shared, along with best practice.
Thursday 7th May, 4-5pm, online
This event will be focused on the powerful pedagogy of experiential learning. We will explore strategies such as the Theatre of Learning, Mantel of the Expert and some quick fix activities which will bring an experiential dimension to teaching and learning.
Thursday 18th June, 4-5pm, online
As the year draws to a close, we will look at strategic planning and what you hope to achieve in the next academic year. Sharing best practice and findings from schools who have completed or are undergoing preparation for the Religious Education Quality Mark will underpin this session.