RME
Learning through religious and moral education enables pupils in S1-4 to:
- recognise religion as an important expression of human experience
- learn about and from the beliefs, values, practices and traditions of religions selected for study, other traditions and viewpoints independent of religion
- explore and develop a knowledge and understanding of religions
- investigate and understand the responses which religious and non-religious views can offer to questions about the nature and meaning of life
- recognise and understand religious and cultural diversity and the importance of religion in society
- develop respect for others and an understanding of beliefs and practices which are different from their own
- explore and establish values such as wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity and engage in the development of and reflection upon their own moral value
- develop their beliefs, attitudes, values and practices through reflection, discovery and critical evaluation
- develop the skills of reflection, discernment, critical thinking and deciding how to act when making moral decisions
- make a positive difference to the world by putting their beliefs and values into action
- establish a firm foundation for lifelong learning, further learning and adult life
Miss Robertson, PT Social Subjects & Humanities