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
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12439 (v.2) Ed 493(Q) - Christian Foundations or any previous version
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| 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. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Undergraduate and Graduate Students - Minor Assignment 25%, Major Assignment 35%, Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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