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EDEC103 Christian Foundations of Education - Excelsia College
Learning Outcome 1: Describe the nature and scope of religious education in contemporary educational settings
Learning Outcome 2: Provide an overview of salient factors influencing student learning and engagement with respect to religious education
Learning Outcome 3: Express awareness of, and sensitivity to, the range of attitudes and values with which students may approach religious education
Learning Outcome 4: Value self-awareness, reflection, and criticism as key foundations for effective teaching practice
Learning Outcome 5: Demonstrate skills in conversational, discursive and related non-didactic pedagogies
Learning Outcome 6: Describe formative and summative student assessment strategies appropriate for religious education settings.
Learning Journal (1000 words) [Focus on Critical Reflection]
Write a personal reflection on what a Christian worldview means to you. Drawing on the reading by Thomson (2012) ‘Scriptures, worldview and education', comment on a statement made by the author "I probably cannot tell you what my worldview is until I find myself in the midst of a crisis" (p. 23). What does the statement mean to you? How do you interpret it? In your reflection, please ensure you address the following:
- What is a Christian worldview? Please use at least one academic source to back up your definition.
- What does it mean to you? How relevant is it to you?
- Comment on Thomson's quote as indicated above.
- Conclude by analysing the ways in which we as educators can getter a better understanding of the biblical story (please also draw on Thomson's reading).
Essay (2000 words)
How will Christian Foundations of Education impact on your teaching and learning in an early childhood environment? With reference to relevant theory, how should religious education be designed, framed and assessed in early childhood settings?