Primary RE CPD

Course features

Join us to develop your understanding of and practice in ‘ways of knowing’. Together we will demystify what ‘ways of knowing’ are and why they are important for high quality teaching in RE/RME/RVE. We will explore RE Today’s The Ways of Knowing Toolkit alongside other thinking to discover practical ways in which you can introduce, talk about and plan for ‘ways of knowing’ to transform pupils’ learning.

Sign up for this course if you would like to:

• Develop understanding of what ‘ways of knowing’ means and its importance for developing pupils as learners in RE/RME/RVE.

• Become more familiar with individual ‘ways of knowing’.

• Discover practical strategies that you can use in the classroom straight away.

• Develop confidence and clear next steps for curriculum planning with regard to ‘ways of knowing’.

• Know more about RE Today’s approach to ‘ways of knowing’ and be able to easily embed it into classroom practice.

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Course Features:

• This course introduces teachers to ways of using disciplines in RE, based on the book series, Big Questions, Big Answers.

• To explore with teachers some practical applications of different disciplines in RE (including theology, sociology and philosophy)

• To deepen teachers’ understanding of methods used by disciplines

• To develop teachers’ skills in using disciplinary methods with pupils in lessons

• To introduce teachers to a series of published resources (Big Questions Big Answers) that support disciplinary approaches, available from RE Today and available to NATRE members.

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Course features

What Happens In? is one of the bestselling resources provided by RE Today. It uses cut aways of places of worship from Buddhism, Christianity, Hindu Dharma, Islam, Judaism and Sikhi to deepen and extend pupil learning about the core concepts in these religions.  This course will help you develop teaching and learning and assessment activities to make best use of this in the classroom.

• To be able to analyse and interpret the cutaway drawings, identifying physical features, religious practices and vocabulary.

• To design engaging classroom activities based on the resource, developing pupils’ substantive knowledge and adapted for different ages and varied learner needs.

• To facilitate pupils’ deeper thinking about the significance of practices demonstrated in places of worship.

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Course features

This series of leadership briefings develops understanding of national changes affecting the management and teaching of RE across all school settings. With curriculum changes on the horizon and new inspection frameworks emerging, it provides up-to-date information and guidance on leadership responsibilities for RE, from SLT and middle leaders to governors and trust boards, alongside opportunities to ask questions and engage with current developments in the world of RE.

National RE Adviser, Ian Nicholson, will also be available from 5.00 pm – 5.30 pm to deal with any individual queries in each session.

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Course Overview

This engaging primary RE CPD session is designed to build confidence and clarity when teaching about Sikhi. The course begins with a concise subject knowledge overview to secure understanding of key Sikh beliefs, practices and concepts.

Benefits for Delegates

• Increased subject knowledge of key Sikh beliefs and practices

• Greater confidence in teaching Sikhi accurately and respectfully

• Access to four adaptable lesson models

• Ready-made, practical classroom ideas

• Support in addressing misconceptions and pupil questions

• A free resource book to support planning and delivery

Course features

This one-day course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to be an effective and inspirational RE subject leader in the primary school.

Explore the role of the subject leader, using practical activities to develop your understanding of RE and your leadership of the subject. Leave feeling motivated, inspired and empowered to lead RE in your school.

Benefits of attending – Delegates

• Gain confidence in your role as an RE subject leader, whether you’re new to the position or looking to refresh your approach.

• Deepen your understanding of what effective RE leadership looks like in the primary school context.

• Develop skills in effective leadership in RE

• Improve your monitoring and evaluation of RE provision in a way that is effective yet manageable.