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EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS OF R. E. (II) WORLD RELIGIONS, ECUMENISM, AND INTER-FAITH DIALOGUE

Module code: EDF236
Credits: 2.5
Semester: Year-Long
Department: FROEBEL EDUCATION
International:
Coordinator: Dr Gearard � Floinn (FROEBEL EDUCATION)

	Overview
	The objective of this module is twofold: to prepare student teachers to build on their experience of teaching Religious Education on School Placement and, to enable them to advance their knowledge and appreciation of religion as a global phenomenon and of the search for meaning as a universal facet of the human person. Two complementary constituents form the basis of this module, as in Year I. The pedagogical element extends participants� teaching experience to the design and delivery of a longer series of lessons. Secondly, participants� familiarity with the range of R.E. syllabuses currently in use in primary schools in Ireland is enhanced and deepened. Under the rubric of subject knowledge, participants are introduced to the academic fields of faith and belief, the question of God, global humanity�s search for meaning, and the relationship between faith and science.

Overview

The objective of this module is twofold: to prepare student teachers to build on their experience of teaching Religious Education on School Placement and, to enable them to advance their knowledge and appreciation of religion as a global phenomenon and of the search for meaning as a universal facet of the human person.

Two complementary constituents form the basis of this module, as in Year I. The pedagogical element extends participants� teaching experience to the design and delivery of a longer series of lessons. Secondly, participants� familiarity with the range
of R.E. syllabuses currently in use in primary schools in Ireland is enhanced and deepened. Under the rubric of subject knowledge, participants are introduced to the academic fields of faith and belief, the question of God, global humanity�s search for meaning, and the relationship between faith and science.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Implement and amplify professional agency and creativity by designing and delivering a longer series of lessons on School Placement from one or more of the various R.E. syllabuses in use in Irish primary schools. Show an increased awareness and appreciation of the place of inclusive education in the various R.E. syllabuses. Demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the professional identity of the teacher in providing for the holistic development of children, particularly through the nurturing of their spiritual and religious dimensions. Deepen the process of reflective practice as a teacher by applying their skills of reflecting on and evaluating in greater depth the lessons they will have taught. Evince advanced literacy skills by preparing and presenting an academic paper based on a specific topic in one of the following areas of research: the relationship between religion and science; faith and belief; the universal search for meaning, and the question of God. Refine further their digital skills by including a digital presentation to accompany their paper.

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Supplemental assignment.

	Additional Reading
	Eagleton, T. (2009) Reason, Faith and Revolution: Reflections on the God Debate. New Haven: Yale University Press. Lane, D. (1981) The Experience of God: An Invitation to do Theology. New York: Paulist Press. Sacks, J. (2011) The Great Partnership: God, Science and the Search for Meaning. London: Hodder & Stoughton.

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