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Learning 'about' and 'from' religion: phenomenography, the Variation Theory of Learning and religious education in Finland and the UK.
- Source :
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British Journal of Religious Education . Jan2009, Vol. 31 Issue 1, p53-64. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- The paper addresses the relationship between the twin tasks of enabling pupils both to learn about and learn from religion in the state education systems of Finland and the UK. Recognising that the relationship between these two tasks is the subject of considerable confusion, it is argued that the most appropriate way to view the connection is fundamentally ontological. In a plural society in which there is no basic agreement about the ultimate meaning and purpose of life, there nevertheless remains a common concern to enable pupils to live flourishing lives in harmony with the ultimate order-of-things. The paper draws on phenomenography and the Variation Theory of Learning to unpack the pedagogic implications of this argument. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *RELIGION
*RELIGIOUS education
*LEARNING
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01416200
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Religious Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 35567077
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01416200802560047