RELIGIOUS EDUCATION- YEAR 8

Teacher i/c RE – Mrs D. Christopher

 

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.

The Course

Term 1              Sikhism

Term 2             Worship and Who is Jesus?

Term 3             Religion Today

Range of Activities

 

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 Requirements: 

 

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.

Assessment:

 

Pupils will be assessed against the Attainment Statements of the Agreed Syllabus.  They will also be encouraged to develop self assessment skills.