Reconstructing Religious, Spiritual and Moral Education

Based on research and partnership with schools, this book examines and explains the role of Religious Education in the curriculum and the role of spirituality in children's lives. It explains the role of RE in the curriculum and illustrates better teaching practice with practical examples.
Religious Education is a subject that has been neglected for some time; it is now identified as a shortage subject as a growing number of pupils in schools opt for it. The growing emphasis on children's moral/spiritual education, the DfEE's hunt for new teachers, OFSTED's calls for improvement and reinforced links with philosophy have pushed the subject into the spotlight. Based on research and partnership with schools this book examines and explains the role of Religious Education in the curriculum and the role of spirituality in children's lives. It examines and explains the role of RE in the curriculum and illustrates better teaching practice with practical examples.