Religious Education
Our RE curriculum focuses on the place of religion in current world affairs, key artefacts, the history of the Abrahamic religions as well as the core beliefs and practices of some of the major world faiths. The curriculum is designed to teach students key skills such as evaluation, analysis, application of theory and use of key terminology, alongside being able to give their own developed point of view. These skills are essential in order to achieve excellence in GCSE and A Level. We believe that our bespoke program of study will allow students to develop into independent, enthusiastic, critical thinkers who are able to challenge truth claims, hold debate and have an appreciation for the world around them.
Curriculum Map
The content that students need to cover within each unit is framed using an over-arching ‘fertile question’, each of which will incorporate different skill strands. For example, while investigating the fertile question ‘Can Religion ever help a modern world?’ students will be expected to ‘understand the impact that religious understanding or a lack thereof can have upon the world’, while conducting an investigation into different world issues that present this problem, both past and present. Students will then be expected to ‘evaluate the content using a range of evidence, core beliefs and knowledge of artefacts’.
Year 7
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Year 8
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Year 9
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GCSE Curriculum
Exam Board: Eduqas
Year 10
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A Level Curriculum
Exam Board: Eduqas
RE A Level includes modules on Ethics, Islam, and Philosophy. Each of these separate modules is outlined below.
Ethics
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Ethics Yr 12 KAA Curriculum Overview RE 22_23
Ethics Yr 13 KAA Curriculum Overview RE 22_23
Islam
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Islam Yr 12 KAA Curriculum Overview RE 22_23
Islam Yr 13 KAA Curriculum Overview RE 22_23
Philosophy
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Homework
Students have one thirty minute homework per week on a fixed day depending what teaching group they are in. Homework will vary between preparation for the next lesson, extended writing, structured research or consolidation of learning.
Homework is always uploaded into the RE section of KAA Online, so students are able to complete it even if they have not recorded it in their planner or have lost the resources needed. On KAA Online you will also find a wealth of internet based RE resources that will help your child develop their skills and knowledge at home. KAA Online is also a valuable resource when it comes to assessment preparation.
How can I support my child?
• KAA Online should be the first area in which students or parents should look for additional support. At KAA Online you will find a wealth of internet based RE resources that will help your child develop their skills and knowledge at home. KAA Online is also a valuable resource when it comes to assessment preparation.
• The library is a useful resource when researching different religions and cultures as there are a variety of books available for student use.
• Parents are welcome to email m.bridgewater@kaa.org.uk for more information on RE.