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The Life Experience Approach to Religious Education
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During the 1960’s and 1970’s a life- centred or life experience approach to religious education developed in Catholic schools.
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Whenman (2012) indicates that if catechesis was to be meaningful for Australian students, it would need to take into account the interests, problems and experiences of the students.
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Developments in the United States of America in Catholic religious education influenced the life-centred approach in Australia.
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Process Experience Shared- student and teacher focus on their own experiences. Reflection Deepened- The student and teacher reflect on their own experiences to gain a deeper understanding. Faith Expressed- The relationship between Christian Story and life experience is revealed in Scripture, Tradition and Liturgy. Insights Reinforced- the student and teacher reflects on the process. (Malone and Ryan, 1994, p. 33).
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Advantages Students experiences and interests were taken into account Teachers developed a rapport with their students Religion was seen as a way of life to be lived and experienced Sensitive to the needs of students
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Limitations Lacked educational methodology Ignored traditional approaches Relied on students feeling comfortable to share their own experiences (Ryan, 1997)
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Reflection Identify aspects of teaching religion and teaching people to be religious in a particular way.
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