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Buddhist Monks Lesson Plan

Author

Azam Ali

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Teaching RE to Muslim Pupils: Studying Buddhism

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CHALLENGE COLLEGE LESSON PLAN

DATE 17th June 2007 / GROUP 9AA / SUBJECT/THEME: Module on BUDDHISM
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Pupils should know and understand: /

Met

/ Revisit
What is life like in a Buddhist Monastery?
Why is it important to live such a lifestyle? / Recap next lesson

LEARNING ACTIVITIES

1.  Main learning objectives of lesson to be made clear to all.
2.  Students to be introduced to the circle (large plastic hoop). A volunteer is asked to stand inside the circle. This volunteer will be expected to entertain sensible questions about how they feel about being in the circle.
3.  Teacher to make a comparison with subjectivity and objectivity. Recap on how this is an essential skill in RE.
4.  Introduce the Golden Rule using power-point about importance of Respect.
5.  Allow students to reflect in the back of their books on how they can make their lifestyles simpler.
6.  Interview on Life in a Monastery. Allow students in groups of two to take on the role of either interviewer or interviewee.
7.  Create a Newspaper Article. Instructions outlined on power-point.
8.  5 Minute Plenary on what we have learnt, will take the form of who wants to be a spiritual millionaire quiz.
DIFFERENTIATION:
Extension: All you need for Enlightenment is to join a Monastery. Discuss.
Less able students will use differentiated source sheets on Life in a Monastery.
Role of Support Staff N/A
GROUPING
Class groups / RESOURCES
Power-point.
Self produced Task Sheet and Work Sheets
LANGUAGE/LITERACY
Key Words are highlighted on the board.
W/S is to be read out loud in class.
Students must show their own understanding of the W/S in a written task.
Students are asked to read through work and check their own spellings by cross reference to the Source Sheet. / ICT COMPONENTS
Students are shown a Power-point highlighting key points.
NUMERACY / CITIZENSHIP
Developing skills of enquiry and communication through class discussion and debate. Looking at the needs a Community within a larger Community. / DEV. OF INDEPENDENCE
Silent reading.
Students encouraged to decide for themselves how they want to deign their newspaper article..
ASSESSMENT Teacher Assessment through discussion involving Q&A.
HOMEWORK