Buddhism: Practices Personal Learning Checklist (PLC)

About this resource

The Buddhism: Practices Personal Learning Checklist (PLC) produced by the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education is a revision and self-assessment resource designed to support GCSE Religious Education teaching. The checklist breaks down key content relating to Buddhist practices—such as meditation, worship (puja), the use of shrines and temples, and devotional activities—into clear learning statements that align with exam specification topics. Students can use the checklist to review each concept and assess their confidence in describing, explaining, and evaluating the practices studied. This encourages active revision and helps students identify areas where further study is needed. For teachers, the PLC functions as a formative assessment tool, enabling them to monitor understanding across the class and adapt revision sessions to address common gaps in knowledge. The structured format also supports exam preparation by reinforcing key terminology and concepts linked to Buddhist religious life and practice. Overall, the resource helps organise revision, promote independent learning, and improve readiness for GCSE assessment.