DE050-512 - Christian Special Religious Education: Principles and Practice

  • 2,784 Standard Tuition Fee
  • 12
    Credit Points
  • 0.125 EFT 
  • 5
    AQF level
  • Category developing unit
    B
  • Developmental and Educational Ministry Unit Discipline

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will

A. Know and understand

Demonstrate Foundational knowledge and understanding of the theological and pedagogical principles of Christian SRE.

B. Be able to

1. Describe the theological and pedagogical principles of Christian SRE.

2. Demonstrate best practice in teaching and learning in Christian SRE context.

3. Present Organised evidence-based perspectives on Christian SRE.

C. Be in a position to

Applying Christian SRE principles and practice to a school context.

Content

Section 1: Background

1. The historical and theological basis for Christian SRE

 

Section 2: The practice of Christian SRE

1. Evidence-based practice for learning and teaching

2. High-impact strategies

3. Primary SRE distinctives

4. High School SRE distinctives

 

Section 3: Christian SRE Pedagogy

1. The role of the teacher

2. The role of the content

3. Classroom management

4. Lesson structure

Set Readings

Beech G (2015). Christians as Teachers: What Might it Look Like? Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock.

Cairney TH (2018). Pedagogy and Education for Life: A Christian Reframing on Teaching, Learning and Formation. Eugene, Oregon: Cascade Books.

Haidt, J (2024). Anxious Generation. London: Allan Lane.

Hattie J (2019). Visible Learning for teachers. London: Routledge.

Hattie J (2023). Visible Learning the Sequel. London: Routledge.

Kilgour P and Christian B [Eds] (2019) Revealing Jesus in the Learning Environment: Experiences of Christian Educators. Cooranbong, Australia: Avondale Academic Press.

McCrindle, M. and Fell, A (2021). Generation Alpha. Sydney: Hatchette.

Rogers B (2012). Cracking the Hard Class. London: Paul Chapman.

Rogers B (2012). You know the Fair Rule. Harlow: Longman.

Smith DI (2018). On Christian Teaching: Practicing Faith in the Classroom. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans.

Smith DI and Smith JKA (2011). Teaching and Christian Practices: Reshaping Faith and Learning. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing.

Swaner, LE and Wolfe A (2021). Flourishing Together: A Christian Vision for Students, Educators and Schools. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans Publishing.

Van Brummelen W (2009), Walking with God in the Classroom. Colorado Springs: Purposeful Design.