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EDRE101 Religious Education 1
10 cp
Religious Education in both its faith and educational dimensions defines and distinguishes the Catholic education. It is therefore a core and essential key learning area within the early childhood and primary curricula, as well as foundational to the religious life of schools and early childhood education. The Catholic education system in Australia is and has always been a critical and integral element of the Australian Catholic Church. As Australian society becomes increasingly diverse and pluralist, the place of religion within society must be acknowledged and appreciated in the context of the Catholic pre-school, school, parish and church. This unit is an introduction to Religious Education in Catholic education system, with a focus on Religious Education pedagogy in early childhood settings learning and teaching need to be informed by contemporary early childhood theory and practice. Therefore, key aspects of this unit will include: the nature and purpose of Religious Education in Catholic primary schools and pre-school settings; approaches to Religious Education in early childhood as outlined in relevant diocesan guidelines; the development of basic teaching and learning strategies for early childhood and primary Religious Education.
