James Nelson
What are the most vital skills that every RE teacher needs to cultivate to support the learning and development of the children in their care? Use the arrows ^ to vote or add your own item to the list.
Not just hearing opinions but really listening to what young people have to say
Not providing simple answers and always asking 'why?'
Being able to develop children's interest and curiosity through engaging teaching
The ability to think deeply about your subject and to reflect on the interactions you have with your pupils in order to progress their learning and to strengthen your relationship with them.
Openness to religious diversity, new ideas and difference.
A strong faith or spiritual practice.
An ongoing curiosity about the world, especially in relation to religion, beliefs and practice.
The best and most important skill any teacher should have!
The ability to keep going in the face of adversity or indifference to your subject
to have the honesty and awareness that you don't know all there is to know about religion.
