Pedagogy, Practice & Professional Development Research Spotlights
A hospitable approach to religion and worldviews education
Research outlining how a ‘hospitable’ approach; rooted in creating space, encountering others, listening for wisdom and embracing relational, inclusive pedagogy can shape religion and worldviews education
Debating, Oracy and Teaching Evaluation
Explores oracy and teaching evaluation in Religious Education, offering strategies and resources to improve classroom dialogue and assessment practices.
Does a disciplinary approach to religious education improve Reception age children’s knowledge and understanding of their learning?
Research investigating whether a disciplinary approach can help Reception‑aged children better understand their learning in Religious Education.
Faith in Encounter Project: Connecting Schools & Communities Through Faith & Belief Storytelling
This research from Faith & Belief Forum explores how dialogue and encounter help pupils understand faith, identity and diversity, building empathy and critical thinking through real lived experiences.
Knowing Better in Religious Education
Research showing how developing pupils’ ‘epistemic literacy’ helps them distinguish opinion from knowledge and engage more critically with big questions in RE.
Monitoring students’ use of disciplinary language in Religious Education
Research showing how tracking pupils’ use of disciplinary language helps teachers understand how well students are engaging with different ways of knowing in RE.
Painting a New Picture: Cultivating Learning for Its Own Sake in Religious Studies for 16-18’s
Research Spotlight: Painting a New Picture: Cultivating Learning for Its Own Sake in Religious Studies for 16-18’s Sophia Duckworth: Teacher and recipient of a Culham St Gabriel’s Masters Scholarship How can we […]
Primary pupils can! A richer encounter with parables
Examines primary pupils’ engagement with parables in Religious Education, offering insights and classroom strategies for teachers.
Promoting the Exploration of Religion and Worldviews in Schools
Research examining how schools can better promote the exploration of religion and worldviews, highlighting practical strategies to improve RE’s visibility, coherence and impact.
RS Argument at GCSE research project
A collaborative teacher‑led project exploring how to improve students’ argumentation in GCSE RS essays by developing clearer models, metaphors and strategies for teaching high‑quality reasoning.
Understanding the Interplay: Education, Lived Worldviews and Citizenship
This research explores how RE and Citizenship can work together to support meaningful dialogue in the classroom, helping pupils engage with difference, navigate complex issues and develop the skills for active participation in society.
Using British Religions in Numbers data in the RE classroom
How teachers used British Religion in Numbers data to design lessons that challenge stereotypes and enhance pupils’ understanding of religious diversity.