East Dunbartonshire denominational Schools RERC Twilight November 09 M Lappin. J Kerr

Overview Where are we now? Where are we now? Focused feedback from reciprocal visits Focused feedback from reciprocal visits Unpacking section 2 Unpacking section 2 Moving forward Moving forward

Personal reflection A solution focused approach A solution focused approach

Where are we now? Discussion of reciprocal visits: a. What you did? b. What you saw? c. What you learned? Discussion of reciprocal visits: a. What you did? b. What you saw? c. What you learned? What’s different this time from past experiences? What’s different this time from past experiences? Bank of emerging practice Bank of emerging practice

Section 2: developing our awareness, knowledge and practice Teaching & learning – How does section 2 help us? Why? Teaching & learning – How does section 2 help us? Why? Focused on: Creed – We believe Scripture & tradition – We learn…. Core teaching – We understand Focused on: Creed – We believe Scripture & tradition – We learn…. Core teaching – We understand Every strand of faith follows the same format: We believe, we learn, we understand Every strand of faith follows the same format: We believe, we learn, we understand

Section 2 – In context RERC Moving from Pre Vatican 2 – Knowledge, memorisation, Catechism Moving from Pre Vatican 2 – Knowledge, memorisation, Catechismthrough Experiential, experimental Experiential, experimental travelling onwards Fidelity to God / Fidelity to the human person Fidelity to God / Fidelity to the human person

Section 2 – Word of God We believe: ‘He has spoken through the prophets’ We believe: ‘He has spoken through the prophets’ We learn from the Church: ‘God inspired the human authors of the Sacred books’(CCC 106) ‘All scripture is inspired by God…’(2Tim 3:16-17) We learn from the Church: ‘God inspired the human authors of the Sacred books’(CCC 106) ‘All scripture is inspired by God…’(2Tim 3:16-17) We understand… We understand…

Section 2 Word of God – We understand God’s self-revelation is the origin of Sacred Scripture. God’s self-revelation is the origin of Sacred Scripture. The word of God is progressively revealed in salvation history by the Holy Spirit The word of God is progressively revealed in salvation history by the Holy Spirit Revealed through the scriptures (OT & NT), in the covenant & culminates in Jesus Christ, who not only transmits the word of God; He is the word of God. Revealed through the scriptures (OT & NT), in the covenant & culminates in Jesus Christ, who not only transmits the word of God; He is the word of God. Written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Holy Scripture contains the truth of salvation. Written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Holy Scripture contains the truth of salvation. This truth was conveyed by human authors in human terms….. This truth was conveyed by human authors in human terms….. In many ways & forms scripture communicates a reflective understanding of God, the human condition & human history In many ways & forms scripture communicates a reflective understanding of God, the human condition & human history

Section 2 – A practical example P2 Strand – Word of God: Strand – Word of God: RERC 1-11a I can share some Bible stories and I can explore how God speaks to us through these stories. I have reflected on how these stories can me live a Christian life RERC 1-11a I can share some Bible stories and I can explore how God speaks to us through these stories. I have reflected on how these stories can me live a Christian life Core Learning: in & out with the classroom Core Learning: in & out with the classroom P2 - Know that God speaks to us through the Bible - Understand that at Mass we hear the word God and can respond to it - Responses to Word of God at Mass - Hear, read & recall stories from the Bible about people who listened & responded to God’s call P2 - Know that God speaks to us through the Bible - Understand that at Mass we hear the word God and can respond to it - Responses to Word of God at Mass - Hear, read & recall stories from the Bible about people who listened & responded to God’s call

Section 2 – A practical example – P5 RERC2-11a I have studied the structure of the Bible. I can identify the different parts of the Bible and I have explored God’s message in these. RERC2-11a I have studied the structure of the Bible. I can identify the different parts of the Bible and I have explored God’s message in these. Core Learning: Core Learning: P5- I can recognise that the OT tells us of God’s relationship with His people prior to the birth of Jesus - I can locate & list the names of the 46 OT books - I am acquiring the skill of locating scriptural references - I know there are 46 books in OT & 27 in NT P5- I can recognise that the OT tells us of God’s relationship with His people prior to the birth of Jesus - I can locate & list the names of the 46 OT books - I am acquiring the skill of locating scriptural references - I know there are 46 books in OT & 27 in NT

Core learning continued – P5 - I can read & recall the story of creation from the book of Genesis(Gen1&2: 1-4) - I know there are important people in the Bible who responded to God’s call eg call of Abraham - I know what term covenant means & I can illustrate God’s covenant with Abraham - I know there are 150 psalms in book of psalms – form of prayer to God - I can locate Psalm 23 & use this in my personal & class prayer - I can read & recall the story of creation from the book of Genesis(Gen1&2: 1-4) - I know there are important people in the Bible who responded to God’s call eg call of Abraham - I know what term covenant means & I can illustrate God’s covenant with Abraham - I know there are 150 psalms in book of psalms – form of prayer to God - I can locate Psalm 23 & use this in my personal & class prayer

Section 2 practical example – S1/2 RERC 3-11a To help me understand the message intended by the writers of the Biblical texts, I have developed an awareness of literary forms in the Bible RERC 3-11a To help me understand the message intended by the writers of the Biblical texts, I have developed an awareness of literary forms in the Bible Core Learning: S1/2 – I know & am able to explain the following key terms; Genre, authorship, myth, fable, prose, oral tradition, legend poetry, context - I can explore the development of the bible from oral tradition to written form & show understanding of how legends & myths can convey a central message - I can explore the structure of the Ot & NT to outline the broad context of the literary forms they are in: Legal writings, historical narrative, poetry & song, wisdom writings, prophecy, Gospels, Acts of Apostles, letters & revelation Core Learning: S1/2 – I know & am able to explain the following key terms; Genre, authorship, myth, fable, prose, oral tradition, legend poetry, context - I can explore the development of the bible from oral tradition to written form & show understanding of how legends & myths can convey a central message - I can explore the structure of the Ot & NT to outline the broad context of the literary forms they are in: Legal writings, historical narrative, poetry & song, wisdom writings, prophecy, Gospels, Acts of Apostles, letters & revelation

Core Learning Continued – S1/2 - I can investigate Biblical text to show understanding of the context. I can describe who the author was, the context of the writing (geographical & political considerations), the central message which was conveyed and why the literary form was chosen - I can review & evaluate the core messages of a variety of Biblical texts to show some understanding of God’s covenant with His people as the central message of the Bible - I can reflect on (pray) – core texts to foster and understanding of the nature of God and His covenant as portrayed through a variety of literary forms - I can investigate Biblical text to show understanding of the context. I can describe who the author was, the context of the writing (geographical & political considerations), the central message which was conveyed and why the literary form was chosen - I can review & evaluate the core messages of a variety of Biblical texts to show some understanding of God’s covenant with His people as the central message of the Bible - I can reflect on (pray) – core texts to foster and understanding of the nature of God and His covenant as portrayed through a variety of literary forms

Moving forward Solution focused approach Solution focused approach

Moving Forward – Continue to develop & support classroom practice : Cross-curricular Scripture focus Liturgical awareness Variety of approaches Continue to develop & support classroom practice : Cross-curricular Scripture focus Liturgical awareness Variety of approaches Awareness raising of section 2 Awareness raising of section 2 Starter for 10

RERC E Dunbartonshire Mary Lappin Mary Lappin