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- Title
Climate, social justice and an education in power.
- Authors
Christopher, Kate
- Abstract
The argument is put forward that for pupils in Religion and Worldviews to have an understanding of the existential crisis we now find ourselves in, the curriculum must offer a deliberate analysis of power, whether power over people or the natural world. This call is supported by liberal educational thinking. A liberal education approach is presented as a model geared towards knowledge and understanding above all, within which an analysis of power is possible. Also addressed is the question of how far educators can expect any changed outcomes in pupils' outlook or behaviour, based on their learning. It is proposed that to honour pupils' intellectual autonomy, no outcome can be expected. If next generation are to innovate, they need to understand the form and nature of the powers they are dealing with. It is proposed that teachers of Religion and Worldviews could contribute to a crucial understanding at this precarious point in our planet's history.
- Subjects
SOCIALIZATION; SOCIAL justice; RELIGIOUS educators; GENERAL education; EDUCATIONAL support; WORLDVIEW
- Publication
Journal of Religious Education, 2022, Vol 70, Issue 3, p355
- ISSN
1442-018X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s40839-022-00189-3