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Dialogue Australasia Network presents a Professional Development Workshop:

REthinking Critical & Creative RE


Exploring rigorous, philosophical and creative thinking in the RE classroom
June 2014: Perth 24/6, Adelaide 25/6, Canberra 26/6, Tasmania 27/6
July 2014: Brisbane 16/7, Sydney 17/7, Melbourne 18/7
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REthinking Critical & Creative RE
Exploring rigorous, philosophical and creative thinking in the RE classroom
Our students ask searching existential questions, yet rarely look for answers
within faith traditions. How do RE teachers share the insights of the great faiths
in relevant, creative and engaging ways?

This full day workshop will explore ways of making religious concepts accessible
and meaningful to students. It will model units of work that are academically
rigorous and existentially relevant to the deep concerns of our students.

This is an important Professional Development workshop for teachers and
Chaplains, and of particular relevance to those looking to develop interesting and
rigorous RE programs for students in years 710 (although the material
presented can be adapted up or down).
PRESENTER


Brian Poxon is the Head of
Philosophical, Religious and Ethical
Perspectives and also leads the Social
and Emotional Learning Program at
Wesley College, Perth.

Brian has a First Class degree in Theology and Religious Studies
and a Masters in Holocaust Theology, both from Bristol University
in the UK. Brian has led Religious Education and Philosophy
departments in the UK and Australia, been an examiner in both
countries, and acted as Mentor to trainee teachers on the Bristol
University PGCE course. Having written four A Level Revision
Guides and recently acted as the External Reviewer for the VCE
Philosophy Study Guide, Brians passion and skill is developing
robust, engaging and academically challenging RE in the
classroom. As well as writing on this theme, he has spoken at
several RE conferences in the UK and Australia (memorably at the
2011 DAN Conference). Brian sees himself as much a fellow
pilgrim as a presenter, and values critical engagement with teachers
and students.

'Brian Poxon is a highly experienced teacher who inspires and
encourages. He is an innovator whose creative approach
sharpens understanding and increases motivation.
Peter Baron Educator, Author, Founder

'The world is wider in all directions, more dangerous, extravagant and
bright. We are raising tomatoes when we should be raising Lazarus.'
Brian reflects on this quote from Annie Dillard:
Not only do I love this in itself, but I feel it captures something of the spirit of the
workshop where I want to encourage these wider (and perhaps wiser)
perspectives where we reconnect with the student who will often not entertain
starting with the perceived narrowness of defined and ritualised belief.
BOOKING FORM: REthinking Critical & Creative RE 2014
Please post completed Booking Form to DAN: 34 Douglas Ave, SOUTH PERTH WA 6151
OR Copy details & Email to dan@dialogueaustralasia.org

Name(s): ................................................................................................................... Position in School:................................................................................

School/Organisation: ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................

Email: ........................................................................................................................ Contact Number: .................................................................................

Postal Address for Receipt: ...................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Workshop (please circle): Perth 24/6, Adelaide 25/6, Canberra 26/6, Tasmania 27/6, Brisbane 16/7, Sydney 17/7, Melbourne 18/7

Detailed venue information is available on the DAN website & will be confirmed by email when booking is received

Any dietary requirements/comments: .....................................................................................................................................................................................

Cost (GST Inclusive): $140/person or $120/person (for DAN members and if 2 or more teachers from the same school attend) Total $........................

Cost includes Workshop & Teaching Materials, Morning Tea & Lunch. Workshops run from 9am-3pm.

Payment Type (please circle): Cheque (payable to Dialogue Australasia Network) or EFT

Account Name: Dialogue Australasia Network BSB: 062821 Account Number: 1012 1338 Email Remittance Advice to: dan@dialogueaustralasia.org

REGISTRATIONS CLOSE FRIDAY 13 JUNE (for June workshops) and FRIDAY 4 JULY (for July workshops)
This Booking Form will be your Tax Invoice as issued by Dialogue Australasia Network ABN 90 621 907 834

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