"Isn't there a town named after him?" Content knowledge and teacher training in religious education

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Rymarz, Richard. (2012) "Isn't there a town named after him?" Content knowledge and teacher training in religious education. Journal of Religious Education. 60(2), pp. 37 - 45.

Authors	Rymarz, Richard
Abstract	This paper examines the need for content knowledge as a foundation for teacher training in religious education. It argues that in educational models of religious education, where the emphasis is on a strongly cognitive approach, either in secular or denominational contexts, significant demands are made on teachers. Without adequate content knowledge teachers find it difficult to teach in an engaging and informed way. Two illustrative Canadian examples are provided, which highlight the cognitive demands of religion courses in both Catholic and secular schools. In light of this some recommendations are made as how best to match the requirements of the formal curriculum with the content knowledge of teachers.
Keywords	Teacher training; religious education; content knowledge
Year	2012
Journal	Journal of Religious Education
Journal citation	60 (2), pp. 37 - 45
Publisher	Australian Catholic University
ISSN	1442-018X
Open access	Published as green open access
Page range	37 - 45
Research Group	School of Education
Author's accepted manuscript	AM_Rymarz_2012_Isnt_there_a_town_named_after.pdf
Supplemental file	Rymarz_2012_Isnt_there_a_town_Postprint.docx
Place of publication	Australia

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