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         Religious Education Teach:     more books (101)
  1. How to teach junior highs by Barbara Smith, 1965
  2. How to teach adults (The successful Sunday school series) by Henry Jacobsen, 1957
  3. They asked me to teach by Anna Laura Gebhard, 1951
  4. How to teach God's story (Lead books) by Joseph D Glass, 1981
  5. The school in which we teach, by Gaines Stanley Dobbins, 1934
  6. The privilege of teaching,: Its dimension and demand for all who teach the Christian faith by Dora P Chaplin, 1962
  7. The Christ of the class room;: How to teach evangelical Christianity, by Norman Egbert Richardson, 1932
  8. You can teach, by James Percival Berkeley, 1945
  9. How to teach young people and adults in the Sunday school by Gaines Stanley Dobbins, 1930
  10. How to teach, enjoy (and survive) the primary grades: A collection of ideas and suggestions on teaching the primary grades by Avi Shulman, 1969
  11. Create and Use Bulletin Boards That Teach by Colleen Britton, 1990-12
  12. Nurturing Reflective Christians to Teach by Daniel Elliott, 1995-05-02
  13. Anyone can teach (they said), by Rolf E Aaseng, 1965
  14. The children we teach by Elizabeth Scott Whitehouse, 1950

81. Religious Education Program Analysis
You must provide your religious education volunteers with specific training in audiovisualmedia Instead, take time to teach your volunteers one procedure at a
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Click here to make tpub.com your Home Page Religious Education Program Analysis Back Home Up Next RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM ANALYSIS One method you can use is to fill in the outline at the same time you are preparing to perform the task. If the task is new or if it is a complex one, you should actually perform it, slowly, one step at a time, to determine how to describe it. At each step, ask the following questions: l Is this the most efficient way to perform this step? l Is this the quickest way? l What safeguards can I stress? l I S this the most economical way? l Is this program all-encompassing of other faith groups? l What related facts should be given? The diagrammed analysis shown in figure 3-2 shows an outline that has been filled in for a skill that is primarily computational in nature. The task diagramed in figure 3-2 is compiling data on Jewish religious education attendance. Notice how the RP has filled in the different categories in the outline. Figure 3-2.-Diagrammed analysis of a skill. TRAINING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS IN THE USE OF AUDIOVISUAL/MEDIA AIDS You must provide your religious education volunteers with specific training in audiovisual media and equipment. Training and practice will allow your volunteers to be able to use these important training aids confidently and successfully. Do not overwhelm your volunteer teachers by demonstrating a variety of procedures during one session. Instead, take time to teach your volunteers one procedure at a time. In this way, your volunteer teachers can master one skill before moving on to the next.

82. Proposition 38_School Vouchers. State-Funded Private And Religious Education
StateFunded Private and religious education. as an alternative to private schoolsor other education reforms costs as a result of having to teach fewer pupils
http://www.lao.ca.gov/initiatives/2000/38_11_2000.html
Proposition 38
School Vouchers. State-Funded Private and Religious Education. Public School Funding. Initiative Constitutional Amendment.
Proposal
This proposition, which amends the State's Constitution, makes major changes in public funding for K-12 education. These changes are described below. Scholarships (Vouchers) for School-Age Children Currently, about six million pupils attend kindergarten through 12 th grade (K-12) in California public schools. In addition, about 650,000 pupils are enrolled in K-12 grades in various private schools that are not part of the public school system. The state and local school districts generally do not provide funding for pupils attending K-12 private schools. (The only exception is for a small number of children with physical, mental, or learning disabilities who are placed in certain private schools.) This proposition requires the state to offer an annual scholarship (also known as a voucher) to every school-age child in California. The scholarships are grants of aid to parents on behalf of their children. Scholarship checks would be made out to parents, but sent to private schools selected by the parents. These checks could only be cashed to pay tuition and other educational fees at schools which have chosen to become "scholarship-redeeming" schools. The scholarships would not be considered income for state tax purposes. In order to redeem scholarships, a private school cannot "advocate unlawful behavior" or discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, or national origin. The proposition does not prohibit a private school from restricting admission on other bases, including sex, religion, ability, and disability.

83. Harcourt Religion Publishers: Catechetical Research
are those who serve as leaders and catechists in parish religious education programsand Catholic schools. Parents and the parish community teach about human
http://www.harcourtreligion.com/cresearch_gil_1_cnt.html
GROWING IN LOVE
Who Is Responsible for Doing Catechesis for Human Sexuality?
James J. DeBoy
How would you answer this question that a parent posed to me not too long ago: "Just who does catechesis for human sexuality?" The obvious answer is, "Parents do!" But there is more to the question. Parents are clearly involved in helping children and adolescents grow in their understanding of human sexuality, but they are not the only ones involved. Sharing the message about the depth and beauty of human sexuality from the Catholic perspective is truly a partnership, one that forms the foundation of the Growing in Love program.
The entire Church community shares in this important responsibility. The parish is constantly imparting an understanding of sexuality in the dynamics and actions of parish life and ministry. And those who serve as catechists and religion teachers in parish religious education programs and Catholic schools have a special responsibility to present the Church's rich tradition and teaching about human sexuality in an orderly and systematic way in accord with the age and developmental stage of the learner. Let's take a closer look at this essential partnership.

84. Return To Letter Return To Index
Terence Copley, a professor of religious education and the author of the study,said for schools to be given clear instructions on how to teach Christianity.
http://www.spaceship-earth.org/Letters/Editor/Schools_failing_to_teach_Christian
Return to letter Return to index Schools 'failing to teach pupils basic message of Christianity
By Fiona Govan
(Filed: 15/12/2002)
Almost half of Britain's 12-year-olds are so ignorant of basic Christian teaching that they are unaware that Easter celebrates the Resurrection, according to a new study. Many of those questioned thought that The Boy Who Cried Wolf was a story from the New Testament. Others knew little or nothing about Christ's miracles, while some wondered why Jesus could not "fly like Superman". The survey of more than 500 school pupils aged 12 found that only 54 per cent knew that Christians celebrated the Resurrection at Easter. Some of those polled believed that Jesus was the son of Joseph, not God. Six per cent did not believe that he had ever existed. The research, by academics at Exeter University, will compound fears that many schools are failing to ensure that pupils get a basic religious education. It will also increase pressure on Charles Clarke, the Education Secretary, to include religious education in the national curriculum. Although the subject is compulsory, local authorities are left to determine what is taught, resulting in huge variations in style and content.

85. LINKS TO RELIGIOUS SITES, Part 1
religious education Tolerance Association webring is at http//nav and multiculturaland civic education. It is See http//www.tolerance.org/teach/index.jsp.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/int_rel4.htm

86. KANSAS DE-EVOLVES ON SCIENCE TEACHING: SCHOOLS MAY TEACH CREATIONISM, NEW AGE AC
it is not good science to teach evolution as But allowing local communities, boardsof education and vocal results, even for the religious conservatives who
http://www.atheists.org/flash.line/evol3.htm
FLASHLINE
KANSAS DE-EVOLVES ON SCIENCE TEACHING: SCHOOLS MAY TEACH CREATIONISM, NEW AGE ACCOUNTS OF LIFE
Web Posted: August 14, 1999 n a 6-4 vote Wednesday, the Kansas Board of Education adopted new guidelines which set "the most anti-evolution science education standards in the country," according to the Washington Times newspaper. The action ignored the recommendations of a 27-member committee of scientists and teachers that had labored for more than a year grappling with questions of education, religion and public school instruction. As a result, the state's 304 school districts will now be given the option of presenting scientific evolution, creationism or other accounts in science instruction classes. Dr. John Staver, who chaired the scientific committee that drafted the original recommendations, called the board's decision "a travesty to science education," and added: "Kansas just embarrassed itself on the national stage." He predicted that as a result of the vote, students in Kansas "are going to be behind their peers," because of "incomplete" science education. Governor Bill Graves echoed that sentiment, telling the Kansas Journal-World newspaper, "This is a terrible, tragic, embarrassing solution to a problem that did not exist." And committee co-chair Loren Lukes said that the majority of the education board chose religious beliefs over the scientific literacy of students. "They have no basis for their changes other than their own belief system," Lutes declared.

87. Why Sunday School
a religious education of some kind, the question becomes Can you provide it on yourown, or do you need help from a church like ours? You probably could teach
http://www.uuofscv.org/Why_Sunday_School.htm

88. Administrative Division: The Bishop Writes
One of the primary roles of a bishop is to teach. religious education classes in everyparish, Catholic primary and secondary schools, and the Catholic system
http://www.dioceseofspokane.org/BW_1999/bw042999.htm
The Bishop Writes
"'To Teach as Jesus Did'"
by Bishop William S. Skylstad (From the April 29, 1999 edition of the Inland Register) “To Teach As Jesus Did” is a pastoral letter from the bishops of the United States. The letter, which the bishops approved at their meeting in the autumn of 1972, addresses the subject of Catholic education. In a world filled with so much information these days, teaching as a mission in the spirit of Jesus has become even more important and critical in our modern times. Information explosion is almost an understatement. Fortunately in the Church, we have the strong tradition of teaching and educating. One of the primary roles of a bishop is to teach. Remember, too, that parents are called — appropriately — the primary educators of their children. Further, some of the first works of the Church as she established herself in new areas of the world were educational institutions. We readily see that witness in our own history of the Church in the Northwest. Today the Church expends a considerable amount of energy and resources in teaching and educating. Religious education classes in every parish, Catholic primary and secondary schools, and the Catholic system of colleges and universities — the largest such system in the world — are and have been well established for decades. The support and maintenance of this mission continues to be a challenge for many reasons. Our tradition as a Church is rich. Our focus on God’s loving presence in our liturgical life, our body of teaching, and our journey of faith as God’s people continues to be a jumping-off point for continuing faith formation and instruction.

89. Teaching: Postgraduate Certificate In Education - Primary
Be able to undertake long, medium and short term planning and to teach and assessNational Curriculum subjects, religious education (RE), crosscurricular
http://www.worc.ac.uk/registry/undgrad/teacher/pgcep.html
Teaching: Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Primary
Full time (38 weeks)
The Department of Initial Teacher Education Entry Requirements: A good Honours degree or equivalent status with usually a substantial proportion of the degree or professional qualification applicable to subject choice.
Grade C in GCSE or equivalent in English, Mathematics and Science. (UCW organises alternative examinations in these subjects for those without the appropriate certificates). Science is not compulsory but is desirable for those born before 1:9:79.
Students should have some work experience in a primary school setting before application and are required to show at interview that they have the required level of subject knowledge in their chosen subject. This may be through their degree, other advanced studies, or experience in the workplace. For further information about this course, please scroll down the page. Essential Links:
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This course has been designed in partnership with local primary schools to meet the requirements for Postgraduate teacher education. It is 38 weeks in duration with 18 weeks spent in school. The course will prepare you to teach across the primary age range and in all National Curriculum subjects. You will be equipped to meet the National Standards for the Award of Qualified Teacher Status. You will start the course having decided whether you wish to focus on teaching Early Years or Later Years.

90. University Of Exeter Press - Education, Further Information
Market religious educators; PGCE students preparing to teach religious education;historians of education; philosophers of education; church historians.
http://www.ex.ac.uk/uep/educon.htm
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Higher Education in the Gulf
Higher Education in the Gulf will be of value to those in the West and in the Middle East with an interest in the contemporary state of the higher educational system in the region and in comparative education in general. It concentrates on the Gulf, but the problems of control, development, curriculum and purpose in higher education are general throughout the Middle East. Higher Education in the Gulf stresses the need for engagement with the problems of the Gulf States as developing countries and the roles which practical, locally-based research can play in promoting balanced, self-reliant development. For too long work in the West relating to the Gulf has concentrated on oil, military and political issues, and this book looks beyond these to the neglected areas of social, cultural and human capital aspects of modernisation. It is deliberately intended to suggest and promote research.
  • Up to date information derived from field experience
  • Deliberately intended to suggest and promote further research
  • Looks at social and cultural life rather than military and political issues
Market: Scholars and students of Arabic and Islamic studies; Education; Comparative Education. Academic libraries. The general reader with an interest in the Arabian Peninsula.

91. BBC - Schools - Parents Articles
Additionally schools have to teach religious education (RE) according to a locallyagreed syllabus, although parents may choose to withdraw their children from
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/article_primary_23092002.shtml

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Schools Home Pre-school ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Parent’s guide to the curriculum by Judith Puddick Parents often profess to being bemused by the modern school curriculum particularly when their children come home talking about PSHE, DT and ICT. Many children, however, say nothing at all about school or tell you they have been playing all day, so it can be quite a surprise for parents when a school report comes home listing all the different subjects taught during the year. This article covers three questions about the curriculum commonly asked by parents: Who decides what should be taught at school? What are the National Literacy and Numeracy strategies? Why does the curriculum vary in different schools? Who decides what should be taught at school? Until 1988 schools were free to decide what they taught their pupils, with religious education being the only compulsory subject. This obviously gave rise to great variation amongst schools so in order to ensure all pupils had access to a balanced education the National Curriculum was developed listing the subjects to be covered, detailing what should be taught and stating the standards or levels expected by pupils at age 7, 11 and 14. For primary pupils, aged 5 – 11, other than those educated privately, the National Curriculum is a statutory requirement. It currently consists of three core subjects – English maths and science; and seven foundation subjects – design and technology (DT), information and communication technology (ICT), history, geography, art and design, music and physical education (PE). Additionally schools have to teach religious education (RE) according to a locally agreed syllabus, although parents may choose to withdraw their children from these sessions.

92. Religious Education
The Faculty of education is part of Glasgow University and offers many diverse courses in the field of teaching.
http://www.gla.ac.uk/faculties/education/depts/reintro.htm
A wide range of CPD provision is available from the department which has become a major centre for work across the spectrum of religious and moral education most especially in the fields of Education for Loss and Bereavement, Education for relationships and sexuality, moral and social education and citizenship, education for spirituality, religious education and ICT. We are also involve with other colleagues in social services and child law in development school-focused materials on the extremely important and sensitive area of child protection. In collaboration with the Catholic Education Commission and the Department of Educational Studies we provide leadership courses in school leadership and management for Catholic teachers which complements provision within the Scottish Qualification for Headship. In recent years the department has developed substantial international credentials and partnerships with Universities in Australia, S. Africa, Brazil, United State's and Canada and members of the department serve on a range of international boards and associations including the Journal of Moral Education, the Philosophy of Education Association for GB and the Association for Moral education founded by Lawrence Kohlberg. In 2000 the department hosted the annual conference of the Association- the first institution to do so outside continental North America. Members of the department have Department's research interests include, Catholic education, the relationship between religions and the state in education, the development of ideals in education, play, laughter and education ( inc religious education), spirituality in education.

93. Maryvale Institute - Post Graduate Certifcate In Education
Essentially the course aims to equip you with the competences to teach religiouseducation in a secondary school, and to be able to take responsibility for the
http://www.maryvale.ac.uk/pgce.htm
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FOR TEACHING SECONDARY SCHOOL RE
This programme has been developed and will be delivered by Maryvale Institute. It has been validated through a process of external peer review, by Open University Validating Services, as being of an appropriate standard and quality to lead to the Open University validated award of PGCE (OUVA)
Some questions and answers about the PGCE programme
Why is there a need for a Distance-Learning PGCE course?
The Institute regularly receives enquiries from graduate and postgraduate students (as well as enquiries from outside its student body) from those who would wish to study for a PGCE through the distance learning/ school-based model with a view to teaching religious education. Potential students in the PGCE programme include those who, for reasons of distance or family commitments, for example, are unable to attend one of the Catholic colleges. The distance learning method is a speciality of the Maryvale Institute which runs a variety of BA and MA courses in areas of theology, religious education and catechesis.
Is there really a demand for R.E. teachers at the present time?

94. Religious Education
Please support the religious education program with the following actionsTeach a class every year. Teaching a term takes 11 Sunday mornings.
http://sunnyhill.org/re/
Religious Education at Sunnyhill
Sunnyhill's program of Religious Education (R.E.) is for children and youth.
Director
Direct questions concerning the RE program to Patricia Loverich Bernard, Director of Religious Education, at 412-561-6277, DRE@Sunnyhill.Org
Religious Education Committee
    Present (2003) Members:
  • Catherine Palmer , Chair Ginny Broz Tammy Dunn Joyce Salls Amy Gleue Scott Smith Eileen Lovell Kim Kane Patti Cook
  • Retired Committee Members who served in the past:
  • Joe McConkey Angela Suarez
Director's Introducion
At Sunnyhill we are very proud of our Religious Education Program. Our eleven-week teaching sessions and our team-teaching system distribute the responsibility for our children among sixty caring adults rather than just a few overworked parents. Our high adult to child ratio ensures that each child receives the attention that she or he deserves. However, for this unique system to work effectively, it is necessary for many people to offer their services as volunteer teachers. The children of this church belong to us all. We all have a responsibility for their spiritual, educational, and social well being. Teachers are always welcomed. Please volunteer.

95. Religious Education RE All Souls Church - UU Greenfield MA All Souls Unitarian U
A Letter From Our Director of religious education, Eve BrownWaite. How do we teachour children to care for others when the media is filled with images of
http://www.uugreenfield.org/re.htm

Overview of the 2002-2003 RE Program

2002-2003 All Souls Religious Education Calendar

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Eve Brown-Waite , Director of RE kisses "Tootsie" as children look on. By collecting change at their dinner tables and holding a bake sale the children of All Souls surpassed their goal, collecting well over $300 for The Heifer Project. (Recorder photo/Peter MacDonald) A Letter From Our Director of Religious Education, Eve Brown-Waite Dear All Souls Community:
Buoyed by the support the congregation showed me by increasing my salary and my hours at the annual meeting, I head into the new church year with new ideas, new energy and lots of enthusiasm. But I also head into this year concerned about our society and about our children. How do we teach our children to care for others when the media is filled with images of government and business leaders who prosper by looking out only for themselves? How do we raise peaceful children when the drums of war are beating in our ears? How do we encourage our children to live conscious lives in a culture with an endless appetite for stuff regardless of the cost?

96. Professional And Related Occupations
of dieticians, may plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teachprinciples of food Directors, religious activities and education (O*NET 21
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Athletic trainers
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Evaluate, advise, and treat athletes to assist recovery from injury, avoid injury, or maintain peak physical fitness.
  • 2000 employment: 15,000 Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average Most significant source of training: Bachelor’s degree
Audio-visual collections specialists
(O*NET 25-9011.00)
Prepare, plan, and operate audio-visual teaching aids for use in education. May record, catalogue, and file audio-visual materials.
  • 2000 employment: 11,000 Projected 2000-10 employment change: About as fast as average Most significant source of training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Dietetic technicians
(O*NET 29-2051.00)
Assist dieticians in the provision of food service and nutritional programs. Under the supervision of dieticians, may plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.
  • 2000 employment: 26,000

97. CSSR - Directory Of Constituent Societies (APPRE)
Student Membership Advanced Graduate Students who are planning to teach religiouseducation in institutions of higher education or to engage professionally
http://www.cssr.org/soc_aprre.htm
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for the Study of Religion Home About the CSSR Constituent Societies CSSR Publications ... Reviewers Area Directory of the Constituent Societies of the CSSR The Association of Professors and
Researchers in Religious Education
The Association is a society of professors and researchers in religious education working in institutions of higher learning, denominational and ecumenical organizations, and other agencies. Originating as the Professors and Research Section of the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches, USA, the Association became an independent organization in 1970. Since then it has expanded to include persons affiliated with organizations representing a broad spectrum of interests and religious traditions in various countries around the world. The purpose of the Association is to foster scholarly inquiry and professional development in the field, and to provide a forum for the interchange of research and experience related thereto. The Association's annual meetings provide the opportunity for presentations to receive critical response and general discussion from diverse viewpoints represented among the membership, and for members who share similar concerns to explore these in depth through special interest groups. Annual meetings are held in conjunction with one or more professional societies representing cognate fields, thereby providing a valuable context of interdisciplinary enrichment.

98. Category List
Religion and education by John B. Cobb, Jr. that current participants in the greatreligious traditions can No one should be allowed to teach full time in a
http://www.religion-online.org/cgi-bin/relsearchd.dll/listcatitems?cat_id=56

99. Health Education: Stress, Depression, Anxiety, Drug Use
By Steve and Kimberley Burns. A free, illustrated web book explaining stress, depression, anxiety Category Health Mental Health Disorders Adjustment Stress...... DISCLAIMER Our mission is health education, particularly at a high school and college PERIOD15 36.CHANGE IN SCHOOLS 15 37.CHANGE IN religious ACTIVITIES 15 38
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Recognizing Stress
Most people are exposed to much higher levels of stress than they realize.
Your Stress Scale
A self-test you can use to determine how much stress your are really facing.
Brain Chemical Messengers
Brain cells "talk to each other" by means of chemical messengers. When a person is exposed to too much stress, chemical communication in the brain begins to fail. When these messengers fail, a person suffers from sleep disturbance, aches and pains, depression and anxiety. This condition is called OVERSTRESS.
Three Happy Messengers
Three brain messengers control your sleeping, your energy levels, and your feelings of pain and pleasure.
Pick-Me-Up's
Chemicals from the grocery store shelf, as well as drugs, can temporarily restore your brain messenger function but not completely, and not for long.These substances are called "Pick-Me-Up's." Pick-Me-Up's are the WRONG way to handle overstress.

100. UUCLV Religious Education

http://www.uuclv.org/religed.html
Philosophy Our program philosophy is that "It takes a village to raise a child."
Therefore we believe that the participation of all is part of an investment
in the growth of thinking, caring, responsible Unitarian Universalists. Each of us has a special talent, ability or experience we can share with our
children. The help each and every one of us provides is a vital part of the
success of our program.
The Children's Choir sings at the Child Dedication Service, 12/01
Church School Year The RE school year is divided into three segments, or trimesters. They are
broken out as follows:
First Trimester September- November
Second Trimester December -March
Third Trimester March - 1st Sunday of June Throughout the year, certain days are celebrated with an Intergenerational Service where the children participate in the entire service. The nursery will still be open to accept the younger children. Child Dedication, 12/01 Curricula Again this year our Nursery care provider is Toby, a UNLV Education student. She is doing story time, holiday activities and crafts.

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