| Opportunities
for Spiritual, Moral, Social, Cultural, Emotional,
Intellectual and Physical development
RE provides opportunities
to promote spiritual development through:
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discussing
and reflecting on key questions of meaning and truth such
as the origins of the universe,life after death,good and
evil,beliefs about God and values such as justice,honesty
and truth
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learning
about and reflecting on important concepts,experiences
and beliefs that are at the heart of religious and other
traditions and practices
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considering
how beliefs and concepts in religion may be expressed
through the creative and expressive arts and related to
the human and natural sciences, thereby contributing to
personal and communal identity
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considering
how religions and other world views perceive the value
of human beings, and their relationships with one another,with
the natural world, and with God
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valuing
relationships and developing a sense of belonging
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developing
their own views and ideas on religious and spiritual issues.
RE provides
opportunities to promote moral development
through:
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enhancing
the values identified within the National Curriculum,
particularly valuing diversity and engaging in issues
of truth, justice and trust
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exploring
the influence of family, friends and media on moral choices
and how society is influenced by beliefs, teachings, sacred
texts and guidance from religious leaders
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considering
what is of ultimate value to pupils and believers through
studying
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the key
beliefs and teachings from religion and philosophy about
values and ethical codes of practice
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studying
a range of ethical issues, including those that focus
on justice, to promote racial and religious respect and
personal integrity
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considering
the importance of rights and responsibilities and developing
a sense of conscience.
RE provides opportunities
to promote social development through:
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considering
how religious and other beliefs lead to particular actions
and concerns
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investigating
social issues from religious perspectives, recognising
the diversity of viewpoints within and between religions
as well as the common ground between religions
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articulating
pupils’ own and others’ ideas on a range of
contemporary social issues.
RE provides
opportunities to promote cultural development
through:
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encountering
people,literature,the creative and expressive arts and
resources from differing cultures
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considering
the relationship between religion and cultures and how
religions and beliefs contribute to cultural identity
and practice
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promoting
racial and interfaith harmony and respect for all, combating
prejudice and discrimination, contributing positively
to community cohesion and promoting awareness of how interfaith
cooperation can support the pursuit of the common good.
The NSNF (2004),
QCA pp.14-15 |
