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Y7 Belief Philosophy Ethics
Head of Department
Mr M Peake
Organisation of the subject:
Pupils have 1 x 50minute lesson per week.
Key Concepts (The big ideas underpinning the subject)
- To explore the world of belief and religious life through the study of, and reflection on, stimulating philosophical and ethical issues.
- To be able to offer personal responses and informed insights on a range of topical issues.
- To understand the key ideas and thinkers who have shaped the different views of the world.
- To use informed analysis and evaluation of a range of ideas and opinions to form a coherent personal view.
What will your child be learning?
- Key philosophical concepts including the characteristics of a philosophical question
- Theory of knowledge from Plato and Aristotle.
- Abrahamic religions
- The use of symbols
Key 'Learning Capacities' in this subject
- To develop enquiring minds.
- To develop critical thinking.
- To develop the ability to respond to a range of philosophical and ethical issues through the development of analytical skills.
- To develop the ability to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of competing arguments and arrive at a justified personal view.
How will your child be learning?
- Paired and group work
- Whole class discussions
- Philosophical enquiry
- Teacher-lead discussions and analysis
- Factual presentations
- Student-lead research
How will learning be assessed?
- Monitoring homework and classwork.
- One assessment per term that assesses key philosophical skills: Knowledge, use of philosophical concepts such as analysis and evaluation, academic structure, critical thinking and how to form a considered personal opinion.
What can you do to support your child?
- Encourage your child to take an active interest in current affairs.
- Support homework through research and encourage pupils to look in a variety of places.
Equipment needed for this subject
- Pens, pencils, ruler, highlighters, coloured pencils.
Extra-Curricular/Enrichment Opportunities
- Religious Studies trip to Manchester
Right to Withdraw
Please be aware that parents have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of the BPE curriculum.
Please contact the school to discuss this: Ulverston Victoria High School - Contact Us