Organisation of the Religion Curriculum
There are a number of administrative priorities that all schools in the Archdiocese of Brisbane need to address in the delivery of a high quality Religious Education curriculum across Prep to Year 12.
Time Allocation for the Teaching of Religion
It is a requirement that a minimum of 2.5 hours per week of religion teaching is provided in both primary and secondary schools from P-12. This equates to 92 - 100 hours per year, based on 37 - 40 available teaching weeks per year. Liturgy, prayer, hymn practice and other religious practices are not included in this provision. The Heads at each campus ensure that there is effective timetabling of religion classes and this is given high priority within the life of the school.
Senior Secondary Courses in Religion
Three senior secondary courses in religion have been approved for use in the schools and colleges of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. At Southern Cross Catholic College the two courses offered are: Study of Religion (Queensland Studies Authority board subject) and Religion and Ethics (Queensland Studies Authority Subject Area Syllabus). These address the requirements of both the Religion Curriculum P-12 as well as the relevant course providers.
Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic or Ecumenical School
All teachers of religion in Archdiocesan schools are required to be accredited to teach religion. This includes teachers of religion in the senior secondary years engaged in Study of Religion and Religion and Ethics. Southern Cross Catholic College monitors the accreditation status of all staff to ensure staff have the necessary accreditation for their teaching area. Staff who have interim accreditation are aware of their obligation to acquire full accreditation and are assisted with this process.
Teachers as Professional Learners
Southern Cross Catholic College ensures religious educators engage in ongoing professional learning focused on enhancing individual and collaborative practices as well as the capacity to improve student learning.
Campuses engage in planning and moderation each term at a campus level, cross campus level (Primary Campuses) and participate in the ongoing process of consistency of teacher judgement. CTJ is a key strategy for implementing the Religion Curriculum P-12 and monitoring its effect on students’ learning. Through engagement with this process, within and across school communities, teachers build capacity to understand the curriculum intent, identify evidence of student learning, determine and develop appropriate pedagogical practices and moderate teacher judgements about student learning.
Validation of School Religious Education Programs
Each Catholic and ecumenical school is required to have a documented Religious Education Program designed in accordance with the Religious Education Curriculum and approved through an Archdiocesan validation process. Regular monitoring and review of the program and its delivery is aligned with approved cyclical review processes.
Processes for Monitoring Planning
Each Southern Cross Catholic College campus provides opportunities twice a term for teachers to plan in year level teams with the APRE. The teachers from the Primary Campuses meet at the end of each term to reflect on the terms unit and discuss the following term.
Sample Timetables
Time Allocation for the Teaching of Religion
It is a requirement that a minimum of 2.5 hours per week of religion teaching is provided in both primary and secondary schools from P-12. This equates to 92 - 100 hours per year, based on 37 - 40 available teaching weeks per year. Liturgy, prayer, hymn practice and other religious practices are not included in this provision. The Heads at each campus ensure that there is effective timetabling of religion classes and this is given high priority within the life of the school.
Senior Secondary Courses in Religion
Three senior secondary courses in religion have been approved for use in the schools and colleges of the Archdiocese of Brisbane. At Southern Cross Catholic College the two courses offered are: Study of Religion (Queensland Studies Authority board subject) and Religion and Ethics (Queensland Studies Authority Subject Area Syllabus). These address the requirements of both the Religion Curriculum P-12 as well as the relevant course providers.
Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic or Ecumenical School
All teachers of religion in Archdiocesan schools are required to be accredited to teach religion. This includes teachers of religion in the senior secondary years engaged in Study of Religion and Religion and Ethics. Southern Cross Catholic College monitors the accreditation status of all staff to ensure staff have the necessary accreditation for their teaching area. Staff who have interim accreditation are aware of their obligation to acquire full accreditation and are assisted with this process.
Teachers as Professional Learners
Southern Cross Catholic College ensures religious educators engage in ongoing professional learning focused on enhancing individual and collaborative practices as well as the capacity to improve student learning.
Campuses engage in planning and moderation each term at a campus level, cross campus level (Primary Campuses) and participate in the ongoing process of consistency of teacher judgement. CTJ is a key strategy for implementing the Religion Curriculum P-12 and monitoring its effect on students’ learning. Through engagement with this process, within and across school communities, teachers build capacity to understand the curriculum intent, identify evidence of student learning, determine and develop appropriate pedagogical practices and moderate teacher judgements about student learning.
Validation of School Religious Education Programs
Each Catholic and ecumenical school is required to have a documented Religious Education Program designed in accordance with the Religious Education Curriculum and approved through an Archdiocesan validation process. Regular monitoring and review of the program and its delivery is aligned with approved cyclical review processes.
Processes for Monitoring Planning
Each Southern Cross Catholic College campus provides opportunities twice a term for teachers to plan in year level teams with the APRE. The teachers from the Primary Campuses meet at the end of each term to reflect on the terms unit and discuss the following term.
Sample Timetables
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