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12440 (v.2) Ed 494(Q) - Teaching in Faith Education


 

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    12438 (v.2) Ed 492(Q) - Celebrating Christian Ritual or any previous version
    OR
    12439 (v.2) Ed 493(Q) - Christian Foundations or any previous version

Syllabus:

Designed to introduce students to the history and the traditions of Catholic school education within the Australian context. Throughout the course students will examine the basic elements of faith education learning experiences, including - scripture, prayer, symbol, ritual and sacramentality. An emphasis will be placed on suggested creative learning experiences to be used in the religious education classroom. A series of intense lectures will be supported by tutorials and workshops which will review for the students appropriate teaching and learning strategies and resources, including audio-visual materials, that can be used within a faith education programme.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Understood the implications of teaching religious education. Demonstrated awareness of the basic elements of religious education such as scripture, ritual and prayer. Demonstrated an ability to design and implement soundly based learning experiences in religious education. Illustrated familiarity with a range of religious education resources and strategies. Evaluated available audio-visual materials.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Bretherton, B. (1995). Praying with Children. Wentworth Falls, Social Science Press. Bretherton, B. (1997). You and Me God - Prayer Themes and Guided Meditations for Children. Wentworth Falls, Social Science Press. Catechism of the Catholic Church. (1994). Homebush, NSW, St. Paul's. De Guido, D. (1991). Sacraments Alive - Their History, Celebration and Significance. Mystic, Twenty Third. Fahey, P. (1993). Rites to Life - Sacraments and Us. Homebush, St. Paul's. Harris, C. (1992). Creating Relevant Rituals - Celebrations for Religious Education. Newtown, E.J.Dwyer.Liddy, S. and Welbourne, L. (1999). Strategies in Teaching Religious Education. Wentworth Falls, Social Science Press. Lukefahr, O. (1992). A Catholic Guide to the Bible. USA, Liguori Publications. Malone, P. (1991). Traces of God - Understanding God's Presence in the World Today. North Blackburn,Vic, Collins Dove. Pike, R. (1993). Stop, Look, Listen Up! and other Dramas for Confronting Social Issues in Elementary Schools. San Jose, Resource Publications. Planning Guide for Celebrating Liturgy in Catholic Schools. (1995). Perth, Catholic Education Commission of W.A. Sullivan, D. and Gallagher, J. (1990). The Primary Years. London, Collins Dove.

Unit Texts:

Malone, P. and Ryan, M. (1996). Exploring the Religion Classroom - A Guidebook to Catholic Schools. Wentworth Falls, Social Science Press.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Undergraduate and Graduate Students - Minor Assignment 25%, Major Assignment 35%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Fully Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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