Humanist reflection
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how non religious people use reflection and meditation.
Key learning points
- Some people find quiet moments helpful, but do not pray.
- People who are not religious may value reflection and meditation.
- Reflection and meditation may take different forms, such as mindfulness, or a time of silence with some music.
- Humanists believe in treating others kindly and thinking carefully about life. They do not believe in God.
- Humanists have special ceremonies like a naming ceremony where people come together, share thoughts, and often reflect.
Keywords
Meditation - taking time to be quiet, still and thoughtful
Reflection - taking time out to think deeply and carefully about something important
Mindfulness - a routine that helps people be calm and reflect
Common misconception
Only religious people reflect and meditate.
Many people value time to reflect and meditate whether they are religious or not.
Teacher tip
There are some simple mindfulness activites that you practice with your class to show what this means in practice.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is prayer?
Q2.What is the Lord’s Prayer?
Q3.What does wudu help Muslims do?
Q4.What is humanism?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Humanists don’t pray, but may enjoy quiet ...
Q2.What is reflection useful for?
Q3.Only religious people reflect and meditate.
Q4.What might a humanist do during a naming ceremony?
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