Memory in the religious education classroom (Part 1: Historical perspectives, constructivism and foundational content)

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Chambers, Michael. (2010). Memory in the religious education classroom (Part 1: Historical perspectives, constructivism and foundational content). Journal of Religious Education. 58(2), pp. 58 - 64.
AuthorsChambers, Michael
Abstract

This paper is about memory, its place in the religious education classroom and the way it might inform the practice of religious education. The paper is in two parts. Part 2 will be published in a later issue of this journal in 2010.

In Part 1, the argument is put forward that memory and rote learning are under-utilised in the religious education classroom. Further, Part 1 appeals for a balance between constructivist educational models and models of teaching that incorporate memory and rote learning so that student knowledge of foundational content is enhanced. Part 2 will offer a perspective that the arts, namely music performance, may be a source of inspiration to religious educators for embracing memory.

Year2010
JournalJournal of Religious Education
Journal citation58 (2), pp. 58 - 64
PublisherAustralian Catholic University
ISSN1442-018X
Open accessOpen access
Page range58 - 64
Research GroupSchool of Arts
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Place of publicationAustralia
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