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 The world is wider in all directions, more dangerous, extravagant and bright. W e a re ra is in g to m a to e s w h e n w e s h o u ld b e ra is in g L a za ru s . A n n ie D illa rd
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
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Detailed venue information is available on the DAN website & will be confirmed by email when booking is received
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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
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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