Teaching Religious Education
Primary and Early Years
Sandra Palmer author Elaine McCreery author Veronica M Voiels author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Sage Publications Ltd
Published:21st May '08
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back

Many trainee primary teachers are uncertain as to the place and purpose of RE in primary schools. This book is designed to alleviate such fears and give trainees the security and confidence to teach RE effectively. Trainees are encouraged to recognise their own religious position and understand how they handle their own beliefs and commitments in the classroom. In addition, they will learn how to be sensitive to children′s religious viewpoints, allowing children to share their beliefs in a secure and supportive environment. A range of strategies help readers to provide engaging and appropriate RE across the primary age phase.
"The book is very accessible for the non-specialist RE teacher. There is helpful guidance and some excellent practical advice"- Lecturer, University of Worcester
This offers what all ′Achieving QTS′ texts offer, a good overview of the subject (but in this instance one that quickly dates in some aspects as the regulations for Religious Education change). Religious Education in the early years is covered well, as is the major ′facts′ concerning religion in the Appendix.
-- Mr Mark-Andrew Dearden
Issues and principles- very good. Visit, v useful. Good bibliography. More needed to be made of John Hull′s vital work. -- Mr Roy Hughes
This book covers everything a new teacher needs to know about teaching RE. It is easy to read, whilst still delivering information at a high enough level for students and teachers. The practical tasks are useful and thought provoking. This book is so supportive for anybody feeling a little daunted at the prospect of teaching RE as a non-specialist. -- Mrs Lisa Jeffery
Excellent resource both for subject specialists and generalists alike. -- Mrs Rhiannon Love
An very useful book for those primary teachers hoping to become a coordinator. It gives good links to further readings and research. -- Ms Jane Noble
ISBN: 9781844451081
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 350g
176 pages