1.      Introduction

2.      Outline of the programme for year 9

3.      Assessment

4.      The Year 8 outline Scheme     

 

1. Introduction  

 

Word document version

 

The following outline obviously suits our purposes but still serves as an example of how the programme can be structured. The information on this page reiterates the Icons methodology and gives examples of outline schemes as we have implemented it.

 

 

Aims and process

 

For each section of work there is a relevant section in the teacher's hand book which outlines the aims of each unit as well as going through the process and suggesting lesson ideas assessments and so on.

The teacher’s resources need to be closely followed in order to get the most from the programme.

 

Key to each unit of work are the learning outcomes and the summary of key learning at the top of the page.

The methodology of ‘Icons’ necessitates a three fold approach to each unit of work:

 

research, revelation and response.

 

In research pupils will initially consider issues and ideas relevant to all people such as belonging, reconciliation, symbolism, imagery and so on. In ‘revelation’ they will then explore the Christian, and in particular, the Catholic approach to these universal issues and concepts. Finally, they will reflect upon the ideas they have explored and inform their own beliefs and ideas with regard to these issues.

The aim is, at the end of the process, for students not only be informed about the Catholic faith but to have examined, reflected and developed their own stand point in relation to the topics explored. For some the process may be mainly catechetical, for others it may be predominantly academic, but it gives the possibility of for moral, spiritual and academic growth for all pupils. They will also be assessed on what they have learnt.]

 

Important! - Teaching Icons

 

The Icons programme is just that – a programme of RE – it is not primarily a textbook. The icons textbook is not designed to be rigidly followed each lesson. The key component is the programme itself with the learning outcomes. Teachers should use their creative skills to deliver these learning outcomes in a unit of work. The Icons textbook is one resource that can be used, however a whole range of learning activities should be utilised within a lesson: written activities; group work; discussion; video; other textbooks, and so on. The primary resource of the teacher should be the teacher’s handbook and the teacher. The Icons textbooks themselves should not necessarily be used every lesson or when the learning outcomes can be met in a more creative way.

 

 

 

 

2. Outline of the programme for year 8

 

 Term 1

Units for Year 8

Most important part unit A – directs the rest of the programme.

The lesson quota includes assessment time 

 

 Unit 1

Life Times  

Jesus Christ – an Icon for all times (Identity)

 1A      In a time & place                               Jesus Christ

1B       Making History                                  Church

1C       A sense of vocation                          Human person

1D       A lifetime’s work                                Sacraments

1E       Future forward                                  Liturgical year

 

Unit 2

Living history

Church: Icon of Jesus Christ (Purpose)

 

2A The People of God                               Church

2B In search of wholeness              Sacraments

2C Saviour of the world                   Jesus Christ

2D People of spirit and truth           The human person

2/3E Churches together                  Liturgical year/ Church/Other faiths

Judaism                    

 

 Unit 3

Here in this place  

Human person: Icon of God the Saviour (Fulfilment)

 

3A A place for everyone                           Human person

3B A sacred place                                        Sacraments

3C A place for hopes and dreams             Jesus Christ

3D A place for saints                                   Liturgical year

 

 

 

3. Assessment

 

Diagnostic assessment

These assessments gauge the level of learning pupils have about a particular topic. It is expected that diagnostic assessment will be incorporated into lessons formally and informally. When using the Icons text there are diagnostic assessments laid out (These are noted in the teacher's resources)

 

Formative assessment

These assessments help develop a pupils learning and enable the teacher to know the level of understanding a pupil has of a particular topic. The majority of set departmental assessments will be formative and will be marked against the attainment target level descriptors.

 

 

Summative assessment

These assessments test what a pupil has learnt. These can be formal or informal tests. When using the Icons text they can be based upon 'Testing times'. The main departmental summative set assessments will be the autumn examination for year seven and the summer examinations.

Specific departmental assessments are laid out in the ‘learning outcomes and assessment’.  These also include extended writing pieces designed to develop certain literacy skills as well as providing an evidence base for levelling pupils attainment.

 

 

 

Assessment in the department for year 8

 

At the end of each section of work (2A, 2B etc.) pupils should show evidence that they have understood the learning outcomes and that they understand the meaning of the key words.

This can be assessed via:

·                     Class work

·                     Homework

·                     Formative assessment

·                     Summative assessment

This information is to be recorded by the teacher based upon the relevant grading system. (i.e. Grading for normal class & homework, numerical marks for tests, levels for formal formative assessments.)

There are a number of assessments that will be sat across the department:

 

·                     For each A unit (1A, 2A & 3A) there will be a formative assessment that will be levelled.

·                     Each half term there will also be a test based upon the ‘testing times’ questions.

·                     All other assessment of the learning outcomes will be done via more informal methods at the discretion

of the class teacher.

 

Attainment levels

Each term staff will record an attainment level for each pupil based upon: The departmental set assessment, tests and class work.

 

Literacy

Key words are incorporated at the end of each unit.  

There are also suggested literacy activities for each unit under the headings 'Speaking & listening', 'Reading' and 'Writing'.

There are also extended writing activities that the whole department will cover. These will be used as part of the evidence basis for levelling pupils attainment.

 

ICT

ICT activities are suggested and will be available on Iconstoo. It is expected that classes will have at least one lesson in an ICT room each term although hopefully more often when timetabling allows.

 

  

 

 

 

4. The Year 8 outline Scheme 

 

Learning outcomes, allocation of time and assessment

The overall allocation of teaching time should follow the pattern outlined below:

 

Research 1/4 of time

Revelation 1/2 of time

Response 1/4 of time

 

*Note that the break down many vary in practice but is there as a framework from which to plan lessons.

We have generally not used the actual number of lessons for each topic as outlined below  – usually we allocate fewer lessons although keep the correct ratio for Research etc.

 

 Unit 1

Life Times  

Jesus Christ – an Icon for all times (Identity)

 

 1A      In a time & place                             Jesus Christ

Teachers book page 16 & 17

Allocation of time for 1A

10 lessons – 

Research (2)             

Revelation (6)           

Response (2)

 

 Learning outcomes

·                    Appreciate the importance of cultural, social and religious background for people’s understanding of themselves and others

·                    Know and understand that Jesus was born, lived and worked within the Jewish faith community of his time.

 

 Assessment of learning outcomes

Departmental set assessment – Jesus & scripture (Based upon ‘Class work’ assessment page 14 book 2)

Class work/ Homework/Informal tests

 

 

1B       Making History                                Church

Teachers book page 18 & 19

 

Allocation of time for 1B

5 lessons –   

Research (1)             

Revelation (3)           

Response (1)

 

 Learning outcomes

·                    Be able to recognise the importance of its history to every family and nation

·                    Know key people and events in the history of the Church in Britain from the first to the fifteenth centuries

·                    Have an appreciation of how these have shaped Catholic faith in England and Wales.

 

 

 Assessment of learning outcomes

Class work/ Homework/Informal tests

1C       A sense of vocation                                   Human person

Teachers book page 20 & 21

 

Allocation of time for 1C

5 lessons –   

Research (1)             

Revelation (3)           

Response (1)

 

Learning outcomes

·                    Understand the importance of a sense of vocation for human life

·                    Know and understand Christian belief that God calls (vocation) and how people respond (search, faith and commitment).

 

 Assessment of learning outcomes

Class work/ Homework/Informal tests

 

1D       A lifetime’s work                             Sacraments

Teachers book page 22 & 23

Allocation of time for 1D

5 lessons –   

Research (1)             

Revelation (3)           

Response (1)

 

Learning outcomes

·                    Appreciate how many gifts contribute to the life of a community

·                    Know and understand how the sacrament of Confirmation deepens Christian initiation and vocation

·                    Know and understand the significance of anointing as a symbolic act that acknowledges and consecrates vocation.

 

 Assessment of learning outcomes

Class work/ Homework/Informal tests

 

1E       Future forward                               Liturgical year

 Teachers book page  24 & 25

Allocation of time for 1E

5 lessons –   

Research (1)             

Revelation (3)           

Response (1)

 

Learning outcomes

·                    Appreciate the significance of elements of time — past, present and future — in people’s lives

·                    Know more about the Church’s season of Advent as a time of remembering, waiting, preparation and anticipation

·                    Know about and understand the role of prophets in Scripture.

  

Assessment of learning outcomes

 

             Class work/ Homework/Informal tests

 

Literacy for Unit 1

 Key Words:

 1A – Life times

Gentile – Someone who is not a Jew.

Pharisee – A group who interpreted the law.

Sadducee  - A small powerful group who only accepted the Torah.

Torah – The Jewish law, made up of the first five books of the Old Testament.

Zealots – A group who hated the Romans and wanted a Messiah to lead them into battle.

 

1B – Making History

Tradition – The way things were done in the past.

Legend – A story that has some truth in it but is not all true.

 

1C – Vocation

Talent – A gift from God

Vocation – A calling from God to a particular lifestyle.

Ministry – A special job you are given by God to do.

 

1D – A life times work

Confirmation – A confirming of baptismal promises and when the gifts of the Holy Spirit are received.

Chrism – Oil, which symbolises the coming of the Holy Spirit.

1E – Back to the future

Advent – A time of preparation for Easter.

Prophet – Someone who looks to the future and proclaims God’s message.

 

Section One – Life Times

 

Speaking and Listening Pupils will be able to describe and evaluate how the work was undertaken and what led to the conclusions for example when looking at the sacrament of Confirmation and evaluating its importance.

Reading – Pupils will be able to distinguish facts from hypotheses/theories/opinions and how far this information is correct and helpful when looking at the politics at the time of Jesus and investigating the specific religious groups.

Writing – Pupils should be able to groups sentences into paragraphs that are clearly focused and well developed when undertaking written work on the history of the church in Britain.

Spelling – Pupils should be able to spell and use with understanding the key words (see list.)

 

ICT

To come!

 

 

 Unit 2

Living history 

Church: Icon of Jesus Christ (Purpose)

 

2A The People of God                               Church

Teachers book page 26 & 27

Allocation of time for 2A

6 lessons –   

Research (1/2)         

Revelation (3/4)

Response 1

 Learning outcomes

·                                Appreciate the significance of a name

·                                Know and understand the significance of the Exodus for the Church

·                                know more about and appreciate what it means to call the Church ‘the People of God’.

 

Assessment of learning outcomes  

Class work/ Homework/Informal tests

 

2B In search of wholeness                      Sacraments

Teachers book page  28 & 29

 

Allocation of time for 2B

4 lessons –   

Research (1)             

Revelation (2)           

Response (1)

Learning outcomes

·                                Appreciate the reality of human imperfection and sinfulness and its consequences within the Church

·                                Know and understand how the Church receives God’s love, mercy forgiveness and healing in two sacraments: Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation.

 Assessment of learning outcomes  

Class work/ Homework/Informal tests

 

 

 

 

 

 

2C Saviour of the world                Jesus Christ

Teachers book page  30 & 31

 

Allocation of time for 2C

4 lessons –   

Research (1)             

Revelation (2)           

Response (1)

Learning outcomes

·                                Appreciate the need for salvation in the world

·                                Know and understand how Luke’s gospel presents Jesus, the Universal Saviour

·                                Have an appreciation of the Christian challenge to be ‘one world’.

 Assessment of learning outcomes  

Class work/ Homework/Informal tests

 

2D People of spirit and truth                   The human person

Teachers book page 32 & 33

 

Allocation of time for 2D

4 lessons –   

Research (1)             

Revelation (2)           

Response (1)

Learning outcomes

·                                By the end of this section of work, students should:

·                                Appreciate and recognise evidence of the spiritual and moral nature of the human person

·                                Be introduced to the Church’s teaching on the origin of sin

·                                Know and understand Christian teaching about the role of conscience.

 

 

 Assessment of learning outcomes  

Departmental set assessment – Assessment based upon concepts of good and evil, and conscience. Skills – understanding symbolic story.

Class work/ Homework/Informal tests

 

2/3E Churches together               Liturgical year/ Church/Other faiths

Teachers book page 34 & 35

Allocation of time for 2E

4 lessons –   

Research (1)             

Revelation (2)           

Response (1)

Learning outcomes

·                                Be able to identify unity and division in human life

·                                Know and appreciate diversity and division among the Christian Churches in England and Wales

·                                Know and understand Catholic teaching about ecumenism

·                                Know about the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

 

 Assessment of learning outcomes  

Class work/ Homework/Informal tests

 

 

Judaism       

Teachers book page 36 & 37

 

 Allocation of time for Judaism

4 lessons –   

Research (1)             

Revelation (2)           

Response (1)

Learning outcomes

·                                Have an appreciation of the story of the Jewish community in Britain

·                                Know and understand the significance of the Passover celebration.

 

 Assessment of learning outcomes

Class work/ Homework/Informal tests

 

 Literacy for unit 2

 Key Words:

 

2A – Living Histor y

Covenant – A special agreement

Exodus – The Jews escape from slavery in Egypt to freedom.

Passover – Jewish spring festival.

 

2B – In Search of Wholeness

Sin – Not doing what God wants you to do.

Forgiveness – To stop being angry with someone.

Reconciliation – Making up with God or other people.

Repentance – Wishing you had not done something and saying sorry.

Anointing of the Sick – A sacrament given to those who are ill.

 

2C – Saviour of the world

Prejudice – To make up your mind about someone or something without knowing them.

Salvation – God’s actions that save and rescue people.

 

2D – People of spirit and truth.

Conscience - Something you rely on to guide and help us decide between right and wrong actions

 

2E – Church’s together

Christian Unity – Christians coming together and celebrating their faith.

Ecumenism – The movement towards Christian unity.

 

Judaism

Passover – Jewish spring festival.

Matzah – Unleavened bread used in Passover

Sedar Meal – Another name for the meal, which remembers the Jews Exodus from Slavery.

 

Speaking and Listening Pupils will be able to describe and evaluate how the work was undertaken and what led to the conclusions for example when looking at the sacrament of Confirmation and evaluating its importance.

Reading – Pupils will be able to distinguish facts from hypotheses/theories/opinions and how far this information is correct and helpful when looking at the politics at the time of Jesus and investigating the specific religious groups.

Writing – Pupils should be able to groups sentences into paragraphs that are clearly focused and well developed when undertaking written work on the history of the church in Britain.

Spelling – Pupils should be able to spell and use with understanding the key words (see list.)

 

ICT activity

To come!

 

 

 

 

Unit 3

Here in this place  

Human person: Icon of God the Saviour (Fulfillment)

 

3A A place for everyone               Human person

Teachers book page 38 & 39

 Allocation of time for 3A

6 lessons –   

Research (1/2)         

Revelation (3/4)        

Response (1)

Learning outcomes

·                                Appreciate the wonder and mystery of being human

·                                Know more about and understand Jesus’ invitation to ‘fullness of life’.

 

Assessment of learning outcomes

3B A sacred place                          Sacraments

Teachers book page  40 & 41

 Allocation of time for 3B

4 lessons –   

Research (1)             

Revelation (2)           

Response (1)

Learning outcomes

·                                Appreciate that reverence for creation is a human instinct

·                                Have a deeper appreciation of Christian belief that creation reveals God and that human beings are called to be co-workers with God.

 

Assessment of learning outcomes

Departmental set assessment – assessment on Environment and creation

Class work/ Homework/Informal tests

 

3C A place for hopes and dreams         Jesus Christ

Teachers book page 42 & 43

 

Allocation of time for 3C

4 lessons –   

Research (1)             

Revelation (2)           

Response (1)

Learning outcomes

·                                Have reflected upon the kind of world they would like to help create

·                                Know some gospel imagery about the Kingdom of God and appreciate its significance.

Assessment of learning outcomes

Class work/ Homework/Informal tests

 

3D A place for saints                                 Liturgical year

Teachers book page 44 & 45

 

 Allocation of time for 3D

4 lessons –   

Research (1)             

Revelation (2)           

Response (1)

Learning outcomes

·                                Understand and appreciate the significance of being known by name

·                                Understand what it means to say that the Church is ‘the communion of saints’

·                                Know and appreciate how the Church celebrates the holiness and example of men and women through the ages.

Assessment of learning outcomes

  Class work/ Homework/Informal tests

 

 Literacy for unit 3

Unit Three – Here in this place

 

Key words

3A – Place for everyone

Mystery – Something that cannot be explained.  Something that is amazing.

Eternal – Everlasting – having no end.

 

3B – Creation

Creation – Everything God has made.

Creator – The maker of the world who Christians believe is God.

 

3C – A place of hopes and dreams.

Kingdom of God – Gods rule.

Parables – A story with a meaning.

 

3D  - A place for Saints

Saint  - Special people chosen because they are examples of holiness.

Communion of Saints – Fellowship and support with Christians who have died.

 

 

Speaking and Listening – Pupils should discuss and question what they are learning and how it is relevant to other contexts for example when looking at the role of saints within the church and their relevance for the church today.

Reading - Pupils should select relevant information and link to new information from a range of sources for example when looking at the parable of the Sower and its relevance for Christians today.

Writing – Pupils should use punctuation correctly (full stops, commas, dashes, brackets, bullet points) when undertaking the extended piece of writing in the exam (and other exam questions?)

Spelling - Pupils should be able to spell and use with understanding the key words (see list.)

 

 ICT activity

To come!