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This collection of simple-to-use activities will jumpstart students' understanding of the world's religions and belief systems. A wealth of activities, including discussion techniques, group tasks and thought experiments, guides the teacher in delivering stimulating and imaginative RE lessons.
Based around religions' sacred texts, beliefs, leaders, spaces and festivals, this indispensable and practical guide covers all major belief systems including:
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Humanism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Sikhism
Jainism
Far East traditions.
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Jumpstart! Religious Education is an essential classroom resource to encourage students' engagement with and comprehension of religions around the world. If you are a trainee, newly-qualified or experienced teacher looking for a range of quick, effective, fun and challenging ways to teach about religion, then this is the perfect book for you.
List of contents
List of figures List of Tables Author’s Note Introduction 1. Sacred Beliefs 2. Sacred Leaders 3. Sacred Scriptures 4. Sacred Places 5. Sacred Pilgrimage and Rites 6. Sacred Festivals
About the author
Imran Mogra worked as a primary school teacher, and RE and citizenship coordinator for over a decade. He is currently Senior Lecturer in Religious Education and Professional Studies at Birmingham City University, UK.
Summary
Jumpstart! Religious Education presents a collection of simple to use games and activities that will jumpstart students' understanding of religions. This indispensable and practical guide provides activities to explore belief systems including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Humanism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism and Far East traditions.
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"This is an excellent series, which can be relied on to produce ideas that will enhance teaching and learning in a practical and simple to apply way... If you are a trainee, newly-qualified or experienced teacher looking for a range of quick, effective, fun and challenging ways to teach about religion, then this is the perfect book for you. We live in a multi-cultural society, and this book will really help teachers who want to ensure that they give fair and unbiased coverage of the religions that make up our society."— Parents in Touch
