Part 2: Other perspectives by https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf What connects with my experience or thinking? What challenges me? What questions do I have now? en-us 2021-08-17 05:45:18 UTC 2025-11-17 14:58:49 UTC hello@padlet.com mdouglas87 https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1692588465 I firmly believe that learning requires critical thinking, believing and doing! In RE, I really want my students to challenge their thinking, adjust their heart (if necessary) accordingly and most of all action their beliefs.]]> 2021-08-24 02:34:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1692588465 mdouglas87 https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1692598874 What I find challenging is how best to assist teachers to create an authentic and valuable classroom atmosphere where this thinking, learning and doing can take place. And where teachers can devise meaningful units of work to facilitate each students relationship with themselves, each other, the world and their God.]]> 2021-08-24 02:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1692598874 mdouglas87 https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1692609438 One challenge is the lack of time most teachers seem to have which often compromises the quality of their planning and teaching. Another challenge is the lack of 'faith' teachers and students and their families, seem to have in this current age.]]> 2021-08-24 02:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1692609438 RE that doesn't involve an action is limited to ourselves. How to find time for action in a busy curriculum is a challenge. jcowan18 https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1692649622 2021-08-24 02:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1692649622 RE can easily get lost in the other subject areas and simply become some sort of humanities subject. We know at school that we need to make sure we identify with children all the different ways we pray, so they have a rich understanding of prayer. jcowan18 https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1692687574 2021-08-24 03:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1692687574 mdouglas87 https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1692733962 Integrating RE and Inquiry authentically.]]> 2021-08-24 03:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1692733962 For learning to pass through the head, heart and hand the experience must be relevant and authentic. How can we ensure this is happening in all RE classrooms? vmackay1 https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1694551268 2021-08-24 23:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1694551268 mmercuri4 https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1694645563 Connect:
When planning RE units we always attempt to include the 3 pathways in an authentic way It s reaffirming to see that this is valued. 
Challenge:
Sometimes it is really difficult to cover everything and go deep enough at the same time.
Questions:
I am very much intrigued and interested in integrating RE and Inquiry and also equal parts nervous and overwhelmed about how to do this.]]> 2021-08-25 00:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1694645563 jbirchmore https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1711029740 We connect by making RE learning relevant for our students while maintaining the authentic meaning. This can be quite challenging when planning units, especially while integrating with Inquiry.]]> 2021-09-01 23:32:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1711029740 Formation, formation, formation - taking some moments to excite teachers with knew understandings and perspectives on faith. In one of the team meetings the connection was made between 'head, hearts, hands' and 'knowledge, reasoning, responding' (I think Nelson was originally responsible for this, however it stayed with that team member as a very meaningful concept...) juliawake https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1711151085 2021-09-02 00:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1711151085 Religious education requires the same rigorous planning as all parts of the curriculum, but often where we struggle is the the teacher knowledge required to achieve this. sscott219 https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1711372658 2021-09-02 01:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1711372658 Challenges RiaCoffey https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1716323739 - meeting all the strands
- time to work with teachers in planning

]]> 2021-09-04 03:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1716323739 Sometimes the challenge is to engage the 'head, heart and hands' equally - sometimes the focus is on one more than the others. Having buy-in by teachers is also challenging as RE can sometimes be put on the back burner. jdini https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1718396903 2021-09-06 04:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1718396903 Challenges nsaliba https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1779668767 Making all the units in RE relevant and engaging and allowing students to critically think about these topics. 

Staff formation - enabling teachers to be comfortable in exploring these topics with their students and encouraging their critical thinking. 

Time to work with RE staff on units.

]]> 2021-09-30 00:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1779668767 Challenges lsnell2 https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1785287622 How to best support teachers to continually plan and explore RE topics that challenge and engage students thinking around RE and their faith.

Providing an environment that students feel comfortable and safe to share their thoughts and wonderings. Moving away from the idea of what does the teachers want me to say and being open to their own thoughts and challenges around their faith.

Giving the staff the time to plan and implement meaning RE lessons and assessment tasks.]]> 2021-10-02 00:26:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1785287622 fadielbarbar1 https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1865992578 What PL exists for teachers to meet the needs of the students?
We do not give ourselves, or our students enough credit when it comes to the level of thinking we require from them.]]> 2021-11-03 23:16:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1865992578 Sarah Verdaguer - challenges verdaguers https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1872019087 Students as active participants allows for authentic engagement and impactful learning. 
'Head, heart and hands' - I love the visual image his creates for me and provides a pathway for thought - how are we achieving this? Are we achieving this? How could we explore this further as we review, evaluate and reflect on our current teaching and learning practices.]]> 2021-11-06 21:44:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ngraham47/kv8g14n2h612prlf/wish/1872019087