Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024 No Banner module data is available
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Description This module commences by introducing students to the discipline of Religious Education (RE) as an NCCA curricular area. It outlines various approaches to RE and then moves specifically into the context or RE in Catholic schools at primary level. Students engage with foundational literature concerning the theoretical context of Catholic RE as well as professional content knowledge. Students are introduced to participatory and empowering methods in primary religious education, with a focus on fostering young children’s spirituality and on teaching Sacred Scripture to young children. This knowledge is built on by further appreciating its pedagogical application through an analysis of the Catholic Preschool and Primary Religious Education Curriculum for Ireland and the Grow in Love RE programme (J.I. – 2nd Class). The role of the school in partnership with parents and parish is explored in the module and exemplars of good practices in this regard are introduced. Students are also afforded the opportunity to give specific attention to the planning of lessons assisting them in preparation for school placement. The module also seeks to develop their own religious literacy in ways that will enhance their ability to teach RE to primary school children. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. describe the discipline of religious education at primary level 2. explore some theoretical foundations for Catholic Primary Religious Education 3. study the Catholic Preschool and Primary Religious Education Curriculum for Ireland ( 2015) 4. explain and apply religious education methodologies and approaches 5. develop competence in using the Grow In Love programme 6. identify skills of spiritual, moral and religious literacy appropriate for primary school children 7. enhance and reflect on their own religious literac 8. Recognise the partnership role of parents in the domain of RE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
The ChildThe Christian understanding of the ChildIntroduction to the discipline of Religious EducationEducation in religion and spirituality from the outside. Education in religion and spirituality from the inside. A History of RE in IrelandThe Catholic Preschool and Primary Religious Education Curriculum for Ireland (CPPRECI)Overview; context; aim; strands; outcomes; skills of religious literacy; the spiral curriculum.Grow in Love programmeShared Christian Praxis approach Prayer in the classroom Digital resources Partnership with parents Lesson Planning Interreligious Lessons in GILTeaching Sacred Scripture to childrenGodly Play Difficult texts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 0, Website, Nye, R., 2017, Spirituality as a natural part of childhood., https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/content/explore_the_bible/bible_in_transmission/files/2017_spring_v2/transmission_spring_2017_nye.pdf, 0, Website, 2022, Grow In Love Online Resources, Dublin, Veritas, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||