Religious Education New Religion Curriculum P-12 Briefing for APREs Nov 2012
New Religion Curriculum P-12 AIM To form students who are literate in the Catholic and broader Christian tradition so that they might participate critically and effectively in faith contexts and wider society.
New Religion Curriculum P-12 Clear educational language Articulating what teachers are expected to teach and students are entitled to learn Digital learning tools
Delivery Platforms
New Religion Curriculum P-12 Print Dedicated website App
Design Features
New Religion Curriculum P-12 Core Content knowledge, understanding, skills, elaborations Achievement Standards Aligned to the Australian Curriculum
New Religion Curriculum P-12 Theological Background Online, search facility, pop up windows, Short videos Australian Curriculum Links
New Religion Curriculum P-12 General Capabilities literacy, numeracy, critical and creative thinking, personal and social capability, ethical behaviour, intercultural understanding, ICT
New Religion Curriculum P-12 Cross Curriculum Priorities Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and spiritualities Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia in a multi-faith context Sustainability and Ecological Stewardship
Design Principles
New Religion Curriculum P-12 Core content Plain English, articulating what teachers are expected to teach and students are expected to learn
New Religion Curriculum P-12 Australian Curriculum Consistency and alignment in presentation and intent
New Religion Curriculum P-12 Contemporary pedagogy Digital learning tools Inquiry learning models
New Religion Curriculum P-12 Renewed emphasis Scripture Church history Liturgy World Religions Christian writings and wisdom
Structure
Religion Curriculum P-12 Sacred TextsOld TestamentChristian Spiritual Writings & Wisdom New Testament BeliefsTrinity: God, Jesus the Christ, Spirit Religions of the World Human Existence ChurchLiturgy & Sacraments Church HistoryPeople of God Christian LifeMoral FormationPrayer & Spirituality Mission and Justice
New Religion Curriculum P-12 Strand Weightings Sacred TextsOld Testament P-12 Spiritual Writings & Wisdom 7-12 New Testament P-12 BeliefsGod, Jesus, Spirit P-12 Religions of the World P-12 Human Existence 1-12 ChurchLiturgy & Sacraments P-12 Church History 2-12 People of God P-12 Christian LifeMoral Formation P-12 Prayer & Spirituality P-12 Mission and Justice P-12
Units of Work
Inquiry model Fertile Q Core Content Looping detours Digital tools
Implementation Plan
Implementation Timeline 2012 October-December Draft content descriptors online Implementation planning with APREs Map of 14 unit plans released (2 units for years 3-9) Religion and Ethics completed
Implementation Timeline 2013 Term One Consultative draft of source document Website build Theological background drafted Units of work drafted Map of remaining unit plans released
Implementation Timeline 2013 Term Two APP launched Units periodically released Final draft of source document Consultation version of website
Implementation Timeline 2013 Term Three Units periodically released Source document published Website complete
Implementation Timeline 2013 Term Four Launch event (document, website, App) 14 Units completed and released Validation process begins
Toowoomba Implications
Implementation Timeline 2013 Term Three EO: New RE appointed Familiarisation & Consultation on new RE Curriculum Alignment with TCEO protocols
Implementation Timeline 2013 Term Four Intensive in-service of APREs: October Workshops Support of APREs in familiarisation with Units completed and released Continued alignment with TCEO protocols
Religious Education New Religion Curriculum P-12 Briefing for APREs Nov 2012
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