In- Service Courses for R.E. Teachers

“For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. You will understand righteousness and justice and equity, for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul” Prov 2: 6,9-10 

Supporting teachers as they explore and understand This is Our Faith (TIOF)  

Outline content:  Time to explore the 4 sections of This Is Our Faith at an adult level.  Opportunity to consider how section 4 will support and enhance teacher knowledge, understanding and confidence within Religious Education.  Consideration of how to approach and integrate the principles and practices of Curriculum for Excellence into the learning experiences of pupils within R.E.  

Participants:  all members of the extended teaching team within the Religious Education department in Catholic secondary schools. 

Preparation:  It would be helpful if all teachers could have a copy of TIOF.

Diocesan Business Meetings For Principal Teachers of R.E.

“But you, take courage! Do not let your hands be weak, for your work shall be rewarded.” 2 Chron 15:7 

Outline content:  Opportunity for Principal Teachers of Religious Education to meet in an atmosphere of support and partnership to discuss, share and support each other throughout the academic and liturgical year.

Participants:  Principal teachers of Religious Education, or a nominated replacement. 

Preparation:  Could items for the agenda be sent one week before each meeting please.

National Day of Prayer and Personal Development for R.E. Teachers

“By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Jn 13:35 Outline content:  A day of prayer, dialogue and workshops which aim to offer staff a professional development opportunity which has a personal impact, while also enhancing classroom practice. Participants:  All teachers of Religious Education in Catholic secondary schools.  

Preparation: 

“To whom will he teach knowledge, and to whom will he explain the message?”  Is 28:9  

Outline content:  Working groups that will meet to share good practice and develop resources to assist their own department and, in time, other colleagues with the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence and the integration of TIOF into department planning and practice.  This opportunity will be ideal for staff and departments with limited resources and time.  By sharing the development work, new and innovative resources and approaches can be developed to enhance and refresh existing materials within schools. The focus of working groups for 2010/11 will be S1.

Participants:  All teachers of Religious Education in Catholic secondary schools.  

Preparation:  After the first meeting staff will share preparation and development tasks for subsequent meetings.  There will be approx. 6 twilight meetings over the course of the academic year.  Dates will be confirmed at the first meeting.