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The Golden Rule Poster
THE GOLDEN RULE – Treat others as you want them to treat you – is a guide for harmonious living. It is found in all religions, philosophies and cultures across the world. The Golden Rule Poster shows this principle in the sacred texts of thirteen different religions and spiritualities, including the Australian Aborigines. [...]
Continue reading...No, you’re not entitled to your opinion
10. October 2012
Every year, I try to do at least two things with my students at least once. First, I make a point of addressing them as “philosophers” – a bit cheesy, but hopefully it encourages active learning. Secondly, I say something like this: “I’m sure you’ve heard the expression ‘everyone is [...]
Continue reading...Ethics Online: ‘Must Have’ Teaching Resources
30. June 2011
If you’ve not discovered these films specifically designed to assist teachers in delivering dynamic lessons on contemporary key ethical issues – do yourself a favour and check out sample extracts from the Ethics Online films and teacher’s notes. CONTACT DAN AND PURCHASE FILMS (Australasian payment options and local postage now [...]
Continue reading...‘Platonic Zen’ – A Spiritual Narrative and Exercises
15. June 2011
A first-personal journey from dust to God, Dr Nicholas Coleman Those who attended the 2009 DAN Conference at Old Parliament House in Canberra will doubtless remember the spirited contribution of Dr Nicholas Coleman, Head of Religious Education at Wesley College, Melbourne and World Religions consultant and deputy director of the Interfaith Centre of Melbourne. Many teachers [...]
Continue reading...The What and How of Ultimate Questions – 2011 Conference Blog
28. March 2011
What are the ‘Ultimate Questions’ that you explore in the classroom with your students? How do you engage them in the questioning process? These are two of the key questions delegates will explore together at the 2011 DAN Conference (18-20 April, Newington College, Stanmore). We’ll be presenting a ‘Making it Happen’ workshop at the Conference: [...]
Continue reading...NZ Religious Studies Teacher scoops Double Award
6. September 2010
Religious Studies has been thrust into the limelight of The Independent School system in New Zealand (ISNZ), with the recent double award to Catherine Syms, Religious Studies Director at Diocesan School for Girls in Auckland. 2010 Excellence in Teaching Awards (Catherine Syms on Left) In April 2010, Catherine was awarded a one year research scholarship [...]
Continue reading...Engage with Islam, scholar urges
10. August 2010
From The Age, August 9, 2010 MANY teachers lack a basic understanding of Islam and are left feeling uncomfortable and in urgent need of guidance on issues that involve Muslim students, according to a visiting British scholar. Peter Vardy, a specialist in religion and values education, says non-Muslim teachers are keen to be better informed [...]
Continue reading...The Difference God Makes….
20. May 2010
Daniel Stollenwerk reviews Cardinal George, OMI, The Difference God Makes: A Catholic Vision of Faith, Communion, and Culture (New York: Crossroad Publishing Co., 2009) It all goes back to Thomas’s Ipsum esse subsistens. Dons Scotus and William of Oakham steered us away from a medieval communion of nature, society and politics. Thomas Hobbes and John Locke [...]
Continue reading...Teaching Stillness & Silence Seminars 2010
22. November 2009
19-26 MARCH 2010 Teaching Stillness & Silence Brochure and Booking Form Perth (19/3), Brisbane (22/3), Sydney (23/3), Adelaide (24/3), Melbourne (25/3), Hobart (26/3) We progress by stopping – Meister Eckhart Almost everything that students experience today inhibits their journey inward towards stillness and silence. The world suggests the solution to this restlessness lies outside of [...]
Continue reading...Reflecting on Teaching Values
21. August 2009
The secret to life is not to have everything you want, but to want everything you have. This was a quote presented to us at the Dialogue Australasia Seminar in Brisbane March 2009 on Teaching Values across the Curriculum. We had to say if we substantially agreed or disagreed with that comment. We had a [...]
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