Religious Education (RE) as a <i>Context</i>: The Subcultures That Shape Teacher’s Work When Teaching This Subject in Australian Catholic Secondary Schools
Religious Education (RE) can be conceived of as a specific context within which secondary RE teachers from diverse backgrounds teach. This context gives rise to distinctive subject subcultures, characterised by a unique set of beliefs, norms, and practices that are shared by teachers who teach RE. U...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Religions |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/12/1442 |
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| Summary: | Religious Education (RE) can be conceived of as a specific context within which secondary RE teachers from diverse backgrounds teach. This context gives rise to distinctive subject subcultures, characterised by a unique set of beliefs, norms, and practices that are shared by teachers who teach RE. Using micronarratives as a way to initiate further discussion and to distil some key points which can be elaborated upon, we illustrate some salient aspects of RE’s subcultures. These include a subculture of ambiguity, boundary crossings and objects, and a confusion of purpose and terms. Knowledge of these may better assist schools—and Catholic Schools’ Departments—to orient and support these teachers in their classroom practice. |
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| ISSN: | 2077-1444 |