Impactful teaching about Buddhism: deepening subject knowledge – Secondary (08/07/2026)

Description

This course will enable any teacher of RE the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of matters of central importance in Buddhism. This will focus on substantive knowledge about the diversity of Buddhists and Buddhism, using scholarly approaches, investigating sociological data, survey responses from 60 Buddhists, using case studies, applying literary methods to interpreting texts. It will provide example teaching and learning strategies. 

Online course details

• Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026
• Time: 4 PM – 5.30 PM
• Area of focus: Teaching and learning
• Trainers: National RE Adviser – Stephen Pett
• School Phase: Secondary Key Stage 3 and 4 (11-16)
• Price: £60

NATRE members 25% off*

*can’t be used in conjunction with any other discount.

Course features:

This course is one of a series covering the principal religions encountered in the teaching of RE/RVE/RME across the United Kingdom. 

Course participants will extend their understanding of Buddhism and Buddhist practices and ways of living. They will explore disciplinary ways of knowing for engaging pupils in learning about the diversity of Buddhists in the UK and beyond. The session will explore data, the life story of the Buddha, engaged Buddhism, and the lived experience of Buddhists from different traditions.  

 This course complements the RE Today publication Investigating Buddhist Worldviews, a copy of which can be purchased at the time of booking for a reduced rate should you need it. If you are a secondary NATRE member you may already have access to this publication and can book the course without the accompanying book. 

 If you have ECTs in your department this will also support them in developing their confidence in teaching this rich area of study. 

Benefits of attending – Delegates 

• Clearer understanding of substantive knowledge in teaching about Buddhists and Buddhism 
• Engaging teaching and learning activities drawing on research findings and disciplinary methods. 
• Opportunities to explore progression in teaching about Buddhism.

Benefits of attending – For the school:  

• A curriculum based on the latest research and developments in teaching and learning in RE/RVE/RME with reference to Buddhists and Buddhism. 
  
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