Metacognition, Worldviews and Religious Education

This book provides a comprehensive approach to integrating metacognition into Religious Education, enhancing teaching and learning experiences. Metacognition, Worldviews and Religious Education is a practical guide for educators.

Bringing together the theory of metacognition with Religious Education (RE) curriculum content, Metacognition, Worldviews and Religious Education offers a coherent and theoretically supported approach that is applicable across various subjects and age groups. RE has a unique position within the state education system, yet it has often faced criticism for presenting overly simplified and stereotypical representations of religions. This book aims to address these shortcomings by integrating metacognitive strategies into the teaching of RE, thereby enriching the educational experience for both students and teachers.

The book seeks to empower educators to create a dynamic and engaging classroom environment. By focusing on the worldviews of both children and teachers, it emphasizes the importance of metacognitive processes in developing awareness and understanding. To facilitate this, Metacognition, Worldviews and Religious Education includes practical tools such as tables, frameworks, and checklists that allow teachers to adapt the approach to their specific contexts. Additionally, it offers concrete examples and case studies from experienced teachers, illustrating how these methods can be effectively implemented in the classroom.

Co-authored by researchers from Exeter University and an advanced skills RE primary school teacher, this book presents the theories of metacognition and worldviews in an accessible manner. It serves as an essential resource for students, seasoned educators, and researchers interested in a thoughtful and reflective approach to pedagogy, making it a valuable addition to the field of Religious Education.