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Outline Scheme
Painsley Catholic High
1. Introduction
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 needs to be closely followed in order to get the most from the programme.
Key to each unit of work are the learning outcomes 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 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. The Icons textbooks themselves should not
necessarily be used every lesson or when the learning outcomes can be
met in a more creative way.
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’.
Assessment in the department for year 7
At the end of each section of work (1A, 1B 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 leveled.
- 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.
3. Outline of the scheme for year 7
Term
1
Introductory
lessons
These lessons are designed
as an introduction to Religious Education in the school for year 7’s
and they cover why pupils study RE and the various activities led by the
department.
Units for Year 7
Most important part unit A - directs the rest of the programme.
The lesson quota includes assessment time
Unit
1
The
Living Church
1 A About belonging Church
1B A matter of identity Jesus Christ
1C Living Relationships Human person
1D Celebrating initiation Sacraments
1E Celebrating Christ’s Mass
Liturgical year
Unit 2
Christ the light
2A Jesus the Saviour Jesus Christ
2B Celebrating Easter Liturgical year
2C Living as Easter people Church
2D Called to change Sacraments
2/3E A place for prayer Human person/ Jesus Christ
2/3E Hinduism Other faiths
Unit 3
Becoming fully human
3A Who am I? Human person
3B Celebrating Pentecost Liturgical year
3C Life shared Church
3D Celebrating life Sacraments
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.
Introductory lessons
Introductory Work
- To become familiar with each other and RE at Painsley.
- To gain an insight into the Mass as the most important part of Catholic worship.
(Refer to lesson plans for more information)
The Icons programme
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
Unit 1 – Autumn term
The Living Church
1 A About belonging Church
1
A About belonging Church
Allocation
of time for 1A
10 lessons –
Research (2)
Revelation (6)
Response (2)
Learning
outcomes
¨ To be able to identify different kinds of community and show understanding of what it means to belong to a community.
¨
Know and
understand that the church is a community of believers – local and
worldwide – and understand the different meanings of ‘church’.
Assessment
of learning outcomes
Departmental set assessment - Parish Assessment
Written examination
1B A matter of
identity Jesus Christ
Allocation
of time for 1B
5 lessons –
Research (1)
Revelation (3)
Response (1)
Learning
outcomes
¨ To be able to recognise what gives their school community its distinctive identity.
¨
Know and
understand that the church finds its identity in Jesus.
¨
Be able to
find their way around the New Testament and know it proclaims Jesus
and his mission.
Assessment
of learning outcomes
Class work/ Homework
1C Living
Relationships
Human person
Allocation
of time for 1C
5 lessons –
Research (1)
Revelation (3)
Response (1)
Learning
outcomes
¨ Understand and appreciate the importance of relationships in a community.
¨ Know and understand that Jesus’ call people to community and what happens when they respond ‘yes’.
Assessment
of learning outcomes
Class work/ Homework/Informal tests
1D Celebrating
initiation Sacraments
Allocation
of time for 1D
5 lessons –
Research (1)
Revelation (3)
Response (1)
Learning
outcomes
¨ Appreciate how people are welcomed and initiated into communities.
¨ Know what a sacrament is and appreciate that the Catholic Church Christian initiation in three sacraments – Baptism, confirmation and Eucharist.
¨ Know and understand that baptism is the beginning of Christian discipleship.
Assessment
of learning outcomes
Literacy - extended piece of writing on the baptism service – descriptive writing.
Class work/ Homework/Informal tests
1E Celebrating
Christ’s Mass Liturgical year
Allocation
of time for 1E
5 lessons –
Research (1)
Revelation (3)
Response (1)
Learning
outcomes
¨ Show understanding of appreciation of the ways in which times and seasons give shape to human life.
¨ Have learned that the times and seasons of the Christian year remember and celebrate the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.
¨ Show understanding of what Christmas celebrates and Mary’s role in the Christmas event.
Literacy - Empathy piece on Mary’s role within the Christmas story.
Class work/ Homework/Informal tests
Literacy for
Unit 1
Key
Words:
Note: Some of the key words relate to the induction lessons we do and not the Icons programme.
Mass
- The most important
service
In
the Catholic Church.
Creed
- A statement of
beliefs.
Gospel
-Means ‘ Good News’. The
Gospels tell us the good news about Jesus Christ and are found in
the New Testament.
Disciple
-A follower of Jesus.
Symbol
-A sign that points to something deeper.
Sacrament
-An outward sign of inward grace.
Speaking
and Listening:
Ask questions to gain
clarification and further information
– who, what, when and why for example when looking at
community and their role within in.
Organise,
sequence and link what they say so that listeners can follow it for
example when looking at the structure, content and sequence of the
mass in the introductory lessons.
Writing:
Introduce,
develop and conclude pieces of writing appropriately for example
when writing about Mary’s role in the Christmas story.
Group
ideas into coherent paragraphs with sub headings as appropriate for
example when completing the parish assessment.
Reading:
Identify
the main points in each paragraph, distinguishing key points from
supporting material for example when learning bible skills and
looking at bible passages.
Vocabulary and Spelling:
Read and use accurately
vocabulary, which relates to key concepts in the subject.
Learn and spell subject specific key words correctly for
example in the Year 7 Autumn exam.
ICT
Activity
on the world wide church. See ‘Iconstoo’ site.
Unit 2 – Spring term
Christ
the light
2A Jesus the Saviour
Jesus Christ
Allocation
of time for 2A
6 lessons –
Research (1/2)
Revelation (3/4)
Response (1)
Learning
outcomes
¨ Show some understanding of the difference between needs and wants.
¨ Understand the Gospel message that Jesus is the saviour.
¨ Show understanding of how lent invites and challenges Christians.
Assessment
of learning outcomes
Literacy - CAFOD fact sheet, research and factual writing (also ties in with ICT.)
Departmental set assessment - The mission of Jesus
2B Celebrating Easter
Liturgical year
Allocation
of time for 2B
4 lessons –
Research (1)
Revelation (2)
Response (1)
Learning
outcomes
¨
Be able to
identify and describe some ways in which people give their lives for
others.
¨
Understand
how the liturgies of Holy Week celebrate the death and resurrection
of Jesus.
Assessment
of learning outcomes
Class work/ Homework/Informal tests
2C
Living as Easter people Church
Allocation
of time for 2B
4 lessons –
Research (1)
Revelation (2)
Response (1)
¨
Have
reflected upon the symbolism of darkness and light.
¨
Know and
understand the church’s role as a witness to the resurrection.
¨
Understand
and appreciate the Easter call to Christians to live a new life.
Assessment
of learning outcomes
Class work/ Homework/Informal tests
2D Called to change
Sacraments
Allocation
of time for 2D
4 lessons –
Research (1)
Revelation (2)
Response (1)
Learning
outcomes
¨
Understand
and appreciate the vital part forgiveness and reconciliation can
play in change.
¨ Know and understand the church’s teaching about the sacrament of reconciliation, a call to and celebration of change.
Assessment
of learning outcomes
Literacy - Evaluative piece of writing on forgiveness
Class work/ Homework/Informal tests
2/3E A place for prayer
(This unit can be done in between 2B & 2C if there is a late Easter)
Human person/ Jesus Christ
Depending
on time, this unit may be done now or at the end of unit 3.
Allocation
of time for 2/3E
4 lessons –
Research (1)
Revelation (2)
Response (1)
Learning
outcomes
¨
Appreciate
the spiritual nature of the human person and the place of prayer in
human life and faith.
¨
Know and
understand Christian teaching about the importance of prayer.
¨ Know and understand the importance to Christians of the Our Father and appreciate some catholic traditions of prayer.
Assessment
of learning outcomes
Class work/ Homework
2/3E continued
Hinduism …… other faiths
Allocation
of time for 2/3E
4 lessons –
Research (1)
Revelation (2)
Response (1)
Learning
outcomes
¨ Have an appreciation of the life and worship of Hindu communities in Britain.
¨ Know and understand something of Hindu belief in Brahman, the Supreme Being.
Assessment
of learning outcomes
Literacy - A day in the life of, piece of writing on belonging to Hindu faith community for a target audience (for example of group of junior school children.) Factual/empathy and writing purpose/audience.
Class work/ Homework/Informal tests
Literacy for
unit 2
Jesus
– Name which means Saviour.
Salvation
– God’s actions that save and rescue people.
Mission
– The task or job that someone is sent to do.
Solidarity
– An agreement to face things together.
Lent
– The time leading up to Easter.
CAFOD
– Catholic Fund For Overseas Development.
Messiah
– The one chosen by God to save his people.
Prophesy
– God’s message for people today.
Passion
– Suffering of
Jesus.
Speaking
and Listening:
Identify
the main religious ideas in
a talk, T.V programme ect for example when watching Miracle
Maker in preparation for the mission set assessment.
Writing:
Use
punctuation correctly to mark sentences (full stops, capital
letters, questions, quotation marks, commas) to clarify meaning for
example when writing about the importance of prayer.
Join ideas within sentences including links of time for
example when writing about the events and liturgies of holy week
Make
notes, summaries to clarify ideas and thinking that can be used
later for example when preparing for the mission assessment.
Reading:
Follow
the sequence of actions, words and ideas being described for example
when examining the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Find
information using contents, index, glossary and note taking as
appropriate to different text for example when researching
information on CAFOD,
Vocabulary
and Spelling:
Use
strategies to attempt, find and check spellings for example when
examining Hinduism and using subject specific words.
ICT activity
CAFOD research activity
Prayer of the church activity
Internet research on Hindu deities
See Iconstoo
Unit
3 –
Summer term
Becoming
fully human
3A who am I?
Human person
Allocation
of time for 3A
6 lessons –
Research (1/2)
Revelation (3/4)
Response (1)
Learning
outcomes
¨ Understand how self-esteem, self-knowledge and respect contribute to the growth and development of each person.
¨ Know and understand Christian belief that the gift of life is the beginning of a loving relationship – covenant - with God and that human beings have a unique place in creation.
Assessment
of learning outcomes
Departmental set assessment - Creation
Summer
examination*
* covering all areas studied so far in terms 1 & 2 as it may take place before unit 3A it taught.
3B Celebrating
Pentecost
Liturgical year
Allocation
of time for 3B
4 lessons –
Research (1)
Revelation (2)
Response (1)
Learning
outcomes
¨
Appreciate
the creative energy and imagination of human beings as evidence of
their spiritual nature.
¨
Know and
understand some of the ways Scripture and tradition describe the
role of the Holy Spirit in the life and work of the Church.
¨
Know how
Christians recognise and name the creative energy and saving power
of the Holy Spirit in the world.
Assessment
of learning outcomes
Literacy - TV/radio report on
Pentecost to be written in groups.
Collaborative writing, writing in a specific style and
writing for an audience.
Class work/ Homework/Informal tests
3
C Life shared
Church
Allocation
of time for 3C
4 lessons –
Research (1)
Revelation (2)
Response (1)
Learning
outcomes
¨
Have a deeper
appreciation of the demands of relationships for building community.
¨
Know and
understand that the first Christians began to build community
together in response to Jesus’’ call
¨
Know that
there are different Christian churches in England and Wales.
Assessment
of learning outcomes
Class work/ Homework
3D
Celebrating life
Sacraments
Allocation
of time for 3D
4 lessons –
Research (1)
Revelation (2)
Response (1)
Learning
outcomes
¨
Appreciate
the power of symbol in human life.
¨
Know and
understand the structure and rites of the sacrament of Eucharist and
their significance.
¨
Appreciate
Catholic belief that the Eucharist is central to the church’s life
and mission.
Assessment
of learning outcomes
Class work/ Homework/Informal tests
Literacy
for unit 3
Hinduism
Vedas:
The oldest of the Hindu holy books.
OM:
The most sacred symbol and sound in Hinduism.
Brahman:
The supreme god in Hinduism.
Deities :
god or gods
Who
Am I?
Genesis:
The first book of the Old Testament that contains the story of
creation.
Covenant:
A special agreement with God.
Pentecost
Pentecost:
When the apostles received the Holy Spirit 50 days after Easter.
Community:
A group of people who share a common purpose.
Celebrating
Life
Eucharist:
Means thanksgiving
Liturgy:
Act of worship.
Speaking
and Listening:
Answer questions using relevant evidence or reason for example when
examining the structure and rites of the Eucharist.
Collaborate with others to share information and ideas, and solve problems for example when looking at the power of symbols in human life.
Writing:
Plan
and develop ideas and lines of thinking in continuous text for
example when answering the longer answer questions in the summer
exam.
Reading:
Use skimming, scanning, highlighting and note taking as appropriate
in different texts for example when examining the different ways
scripture and tradition describe the work of the Holy Spirit.
Spot connections and links between how information is presented in different forms for example when examining looking at information one the different churches in England and Wales.
Vocabulary
and Spelling:
Understand
and use correctly terms of qualification and comparison for example
when looking at the story of creation and the idea of covenant and
writing about it.
Distinguish
between everyday words and their subject specific use for example
when looking vocabulary used in Eucharist.
ICT
activity
In
the beginning …
Design
power point activity illustrating the seven days of creation and its
message.
Scheme used by Painsley Catholic High School ,
Cheadle &
Bishop Challoner School, Birmingham
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