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Volume 8, No. 1, Autumn 2008

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Editorial

Progression and Independent Learning

Content

Interview with Stanley Hauerwas

Rebecca O'Loughlin

Continuing our series of interviews with academics with a special interest in teaching issues, Rebecca O'Loughlin, Academic Co-ordinator for theology at the Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies, talked to Stanley Hauerwas about his theological background, the relationship between theology and religious studies, and the marginalisation of theology in the university. The interview was conducted in Sheffield on 29th May 2008.

pp. 19-28

A Report into the Issues Surrounding the Progression of Students to Undergraduate Studies with Particular Reference to GCE RS and Undergraduate TRS

Natasha Pyne

A report commissioned in 2007 by the Subject Centre for Philosophy and Religious Studies to investigate some of the issues arising out of student transition to undergraduate studies with particular reference to progression from GCE Religious Studies (RS) to undergraduate Theology and Religious Studies (TRS).

pp. 29-55

The Challenges of A-level RE: A View From the Trenches

Ian Jamison

This paper on the challenges of teaching Religious Education at A-level, was first presented at the conference, 'Spoon-feeding vs. Critical Thinking' organised by the Subject Centre for PRS in July 2007.

pp. 57-72

Staff Expectations and Student Experience

Paul Reid-Bowen and Catherine Robinson

A case study of first year undergraduate curriculum planning and evaluation at Bath Spa University.

pp. 73-89

Critical Thinking and Conceptual Enquiry: A Report on the Pilot of the International Baccalaureate World Religions Course

Helen James and Clive Erricker

This paper is a report on the development of the curriculum of the International Baccalaureate in World Religions.

pp. 91-97

Fostering Effective and Appropriate Use of Online Resources: (Or: How Do We Stop Students Copying their Essays from Wikipedia?)

Meriel Patrick

A report on a survey conducted by Intute: Arts and Humanities into the use of print and online resources among further and higher education students, along with recommendations as to how their accessing of Internet resources could be improved.

pp. 99-111

Theological Foundations of Action Research for Learning and Teaching

Ralph Norman

An interim report on using theology and action research to inform learning and teaching, curriculum design and assessment.

pp. 114-140


This page was originally on the website of The Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies. It was transfered here following the closure of the Subject Centre at the end of 2011.

 

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