the ability to shape or change someone's beliefs, thoughts or actions

a particular way of thinking or viewing something

a set of attitudes, beliefs and practices. People who follow a religion are religious

core beliefs that guide how a person behaves and makes decisions

Worldviews and religious education

Religious education

Exploring philosophy

Socrates: questioning worldviews

Plato: exploring worldviews

Aristotle: applying worldviews

R M Hare: worldviews in modern philosophy

In this unit pupils are introduced to the idea of philosophy through an overview of key Greek thinkers. From this they will focus on R M Hare and the idea that all humans have a worldview. This will lay foundations for all the work they will do in RE in Key Stage 3.

Blik: how do I interpret the world around me?

because everyone encounters different ideas and experiences in life

because society dictates a single way of thinking

because individuals can choose to adopt someone else's beliefs

because everyone is born with a perspective on life

Why is it inevitable that everyone has a worldview?

they are shaped by individual experiences

they influence how people interpret what happens to them

What factors can contribute to the formation of a worldview?

Which worldviews have influenced which career choices?

It helps us feel certain about our beliefs.

It helps us understand our personal beliefs and values better.

It encourages tolerance of other people's perspectives.

It encourages us to realise we are wrong to have beliefs.

What are the benefits of reflecting on our worldviews?

It helps you to see where you might be biased.

It means you can accept other people's views.

It allows you to put together evidence against other worldviews.

It enhances your ability to appreciate diverse perspectives.

Why is it important to be aware of your own worldview when studying religious education?

A person's way of understanding, experiencing and responding to the world is known as a ...

a system of beliefs which includes worship of a supreme being

a set of attitudes, beliefs and practices 

a system of beliefs that help inform someone's attitude

a collection of rituals which must be followed

Which definition of religion is most accurate?

They change whenever someone is confronted with new evidence.

They are usually very stable and only change with significant life experiences.

They change frequently based on popular opinions and trends.

He used questioning to encourage them to critically examine their beliefs.

He taught them that there are definite answers to life's big questions.

What method did Socrates use to encourage people to reflect on their worldviews?

we can know the truth by using observation and experience

using reason helps us remember the perfect forms of what we experience

What were the worldviews of Plato and Aristotle?

to help them think clearly and make valid arguments

to think critically about their own worldviews

to find support for the view they already hold

Worldviews and religious education

Lesson outcome