@missdcox Even the AQA A level Philosophy paper (Not RE) was kind; I would take kinder questions and higher boundaries though. Saying that a B at A level was 47% so more room to play with than the GCSE.
@MrDanielBuck I worked in one. A new SLT member brought in a huge focus on 'restoration' and within a year the school was unrecognisable, and it was not in a positive way.
@RE_McGEE@michael_merrick The GCSE RE that Catholic schools study is certainly more difficult than the one studied in non faith schools. When i moved schools I looked forward to teaching 'themes' but have found that I now miss the rigour and challenge of the Catholic paper.
If you are able to, do listen in to this important Westminster Hall Debate tomorrow 1st Nov 9.30am about RE in schools. I believe it is also available afterwards on 'catch up' https://t.co/9TGwZvKHB1 @reonline_tweets
It absolutely reinforces the vibe that Philosophy is for the elite and not the sorts of lovely students i get at my sixth form (or would have got at the previous 2 i taught in, or the 1 i attended)
I was hoping the A levels were following the theme of GCSE based on feedback so far ithat the questions were kind. AQA philosophy blew that out of the water, i love the content but hate the examining style of the course, with RS it is the opposite.
I was hoping the A levels were following the theme of GCSE based on feedback so far ithat the questions were kind. AQA philosophy blew that out of the water, i love the content but hate the examining style of the course, with RS it is the opposite.