The National Assocation of SACREs (NASACRE) is 'a very powerful group' says Andrew Copson of the BHA.
Can Humanists be appointed to NASACRE committees?
Showing posts with label BHA SACRE 7 Nov 2009 meeting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label BHA SACRE 7 Nov 2009 meeting. Show all posts
Sunday, November 8, 2009
is 'Study Humanism ... where appropriate' - a 'paper tiger'?
The generic 'teach Humanism .... where appropriate' term is apparently inserted in many Agreed Syllabus in England.
In the Dorset Agreed Syllabus 2005 the 'where appropriate' terms is used in connection to secular philosophies or Humanism on pages 34 & 40:-
During key stages 2 & 3 ... the pupils should be taught the knowledge, skills and understanding through the following religions, themes, experiences and opportunities: ... the world views of pupils, including, where appropriate, secular philosophies.
Are teachers more likely to exclude studies of secular philosophies because of the 'where appropriate' clause? Or is it just a paper tiger term? Should the study of secular philosophies such as Humanism be mandatory or studied, if appropriate?
When is a secular philosophy such as Humanism ever not appropriate?
In the Dorset Agreed Syllabus 2005 the 'where appropriate' terms is used in connection to secular philosophies or Humanism on pages 34 & 40:-
During key stages 2 & 3 ... the pupils should be taught the knowledge, skills and understanding through the following religions, themes, experiences and opportunities: ... the world views of pupils, including, where appropriate, secular philosophies.
Are teachers more likely to exclude studies of secular philosophies because of the 'where appropriate' clause? Or is it just a paper tiger term? Should the study of secular philosophies such as Humanism be mandatory or studied, if appropriate?
When is a secular philosophy such as Humanism ever not appropriate?
Youth SACRE
source: Jennie Johnson, Surrey SACRE Humanist Observer said that it was 'wonderful' to see how the 16 children discussed issues including Humanism with the Surrey SACRE.
pdf source
3.2 Surrey Youth SACRE
Surrey Youth SACRE has continued to meet regularly since its inauguration in March 2005.
This exciting innovation has grown to include pupils from a number of schools aged 11-16
representing: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Humanist perspectives. The
Surrey Youth SACRE is an ideal forum for ascertaining pupils’ perceptions on their Religious
Education and allows them to explore issues of faith amongst young people living in
Surrey.
This year the Youth SACRE discussed and then met with the statutory Surrey SACRE to
present their views on community cohesion and the development of the Surrey Social
Inclusion Framework. The student responses indicated a deep consideration of the
significance of faith perspectives on social issues and an appreciation of the values of
diversity and equality.
pdf source
3.2 Surrey Youth SACRE
Surrey Youth SACRE has continued to meet regularly since its inauguration in March 2005.
This exciting innovation has grown to include pupils from a number of schools aged 11-16
representing: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Humanist perspectives. The
Surrey Youth SACRE is an ideal forum for ascertaining pupils’ perceptions on their Religious
Education and allows them to explore issues of faith amongst young people living in
Surrey.
This year the Youth SACRE discussed and then met with the statutory Surrey SACRE to
present their views on community cohesion and the development of the Surrey Social
Inclusion Framework. The student responses indicated a deep consideration of the
significance of faith perspectives on social issues and an appreciation of the values of
diversity and equality.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
BHA likes my 'Introduction to Humanism for Schools'
From: Andrew Copson
Yes - see you then. I will print out some copies of your document to share with other reps too.
Andrew Copson
Director, Education and Public Affairs
British Humanist Association (BHA)
1 Gower Street, London WC1E 6HD
www.humanism.org.uk
From: crabsallover
Sent: 03 November 2009 12:56
To: Andrew Copson
Subject: RE: Dorset SACRE - Introduction to Humanism for Schools
Hi Andrew,
>Thanks Chris - that looks good.
Thanks,
fyi latest version:
http://www.data-mind.co.uk/acatalog/Dorset-Humanist-Resources-2009_draft1.doc (9.7MB)
Hope to see you this Saturday at Conway Hall for BHA SACRE reps meeting.
Subject: RE: Dorset SACRE - Introduction to Humananism for Schools
Thanks Chris - that looks good.
Andrew Copson
Sent: 03 November 2009
To: crabsallover
Yes - see you then. I will print out some copies of your document to share with other reps too.
Andrew Copson
Director, Education and Public Affairs
British Humanist Association (BHA)
1 Gower Street, London WC1E 6HD
www.humanism.org.uk
From: crabsallover
Sent: 03 November 2009 12:56
To: Andrew Copson
Subject: RE: Dorset SACRE - Introduction to Humanism for Schools
Hi Andrew,
>Thanks Chris - that looks good.
Thanks,
fyi latest version:
http://www.data-mind.co.uk/acatalog/Dorset-Humanist-Resources-2009_draft1.doc (9.7MB)
Hope to see you this Saturday at Conway Hall for BHA SACRE reps meeting.
Subject: RE: Dorset SACRE - Introduction to Humananism for Schools
Thanks Chris - that looks good.
Andrew Copson
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