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Religious Pluralism in Secular Classrooms
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Religious Pluralism
Driving Questions
What is it?
- attitude or policy regarding the diversity of religious belief systems co-existing in society
Simplified:
- belief in 2 or more religious worldviews as being equally acceptable
1. What role does religion have in the public education system?
2. What are the characteristics of a classroom that attends to religious pluralism?
3. What are the ethical concerns you must address as a teacher in regards to religion?
Religious Pluralism Continued
Western Culture
- in the 16th century the Americas were home to a variety of religious practices by people
- all shared a fundamentally religious outlook that emphasized the centrality of a Creator
- Europeans brought Christianity and Judaism to the Western society
For many people religion is an integral part of who they are. People live their lives based on the morals and values they believe in that is associated with a religion. As future educators we will promote individualism and creativity. Religion is part of how people express themselves. How can we as future educators help promote individualism with still following the rules of discussing religion in the classroom?
Ethical Issues
- responsibility of teachers to be familiar with federal and state law with respect to religion and schooling
- teachers should be knowledgeable about the bases of different religious beliefs
- celebrating holidays that are participated by a small percentage of the school