RELIGIOUS EDUCATION- YEAR
8
Pupils follow “The
Gloucestershire Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education”.
This syllabus seeks to
extend the pupil’s knowledge and understanding of religious beliefs, practices,
and lifestyles. It encourages key skills
and attitudes that are fundamental to the study of religion.
Term
1 Sikhism
Term
2 Worship and Who is Jesus?
Term
3 Religion Today
Pupils will be involved in
a wide range of activities, including research, creative writing, debate and
discussion, watching video and slides, reading, participating in group and
practical activities i.e. drama, drawing, tasting, handling artefacts and
project work etc.
Homework will be set
approximately once a fortnight. It may
sometimes involve going to the library to research a topic or learning
new words/concepts.
Pupils will be assessed
against the Attainment Statements of the Agreed Syllabus. They will also be encouraged to develop self
assessment skills.