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Thinking Deeply about Primary Education
Powerful RE with Adam Smith
Nov 9, 2024
Adam Smith, a dedicated primary teacher and leader, shares his expertise on the significance of Religious Education. He discusses the integration of multidisciplinary approaches in the curriculum and the importance of maintaining clear boundaries to enrich students' understanding. Themes of community and multiculturalism are explored, alongside the educational value of Islamic art. Smith also reflects on Christianity's complex relationship with war and peace, emphasizing the depth of faith, resilience, and cultural narratives within the primary curriculum.
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- Adam Smith discusses his transition from secondary to primary education, revealing how this shift allowed him to engage students more effectively with religious education.
- The podcast highlights the importance of a knowledge-rich, meaning-rich, and culture-rich curriculum in constructing powerful religious education for young learners.
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The Transition from Secondary to Primary Education
The speaker discusses their personal journey in education, transitioning from teaching religious education (RE) at the secondary level to primary education. Initially trained as a secondary RE teacher in Oxford, they found their passion for the curriculum but struggled with teaching teenagers. Encouraged by colleagues involved in Tidape, they discovered the excitement of primary education, which allowed them to develop their interest in RE through a new lens. This shift has provided opportunities to create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences in religious education for younger students.
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