Multifaith Education Australia
Multifaith Resources for Educators
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In this series of articles, we offer resources from a number of religions in dealing with suicide along with resources for prevention and meeting challenges. In this issue, we look to what supports Christianity has for prevention and meeting challenges.
Continue reading “Religion and Suicide Resources: Christianity”
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Meet Positive Peace, the post-COVID recovery framework. Created by the non-partisan and internationally renowned think-tank the Institute for Economics & Peace, this free short course introduces the transformational framework — Positive Peace. Rethink peace with the Institute’s data driven approach and discover how Positive Peace is associated with better performance on ecological sustainability, improved wellbeing, stronger GDP growth rates and better business outcomes.
Continue reading “Course: Religions and Peace”
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Knowing how to stand up for others impacted by prejudice or discrimination can be challenging, so COOL.org has worked with Courage to Care to create six new lessons across years 9 and 10, Health and Physical Education, that explore how to be an Upstander through personal behaviour and community initiatives.
Continue reading “Courage to Care: Upstander Education Resources”
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GOD’S CREATION WAITS: a free, downloadable PDF, for kids grades 2-5 and their adults, on noticing, appreciating, and protecting God’s Creation.
Continue reading “God’s Creation Waits – Climate Change for Children”
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The intent of this teacher resource is to illustrate opportunities in school curricula for engagement with the history and nature of militarism, war and conflict. Where possible specific topics, units, content and outcomes are suggested.
Continue reading “Teacher resource: Against Militarism”
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In a departure from the traditional festive decorations and Christmas tree lighting, the Bethlehem Municipality has chosen to cancel Christmas festivities due to thousands killed and in a prayer for peace. Amidst the rubble and ruins, a poignant voice rises to declare that the light of hope will persist in the small West Bank town where the Christmas story unfolded.
Continue reading “Friends of the Holy Land Christmas Song – ‘Hear Angels Cry’.”
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The Year of the Dragon brings luck, wealth and power. Come on a journey with SBS Learn as we explore how Lunar New Year is celebrated, watch short videos from SBS programs, find words, colour in, and so much more! A teacher resource is available.
Continue reading “2024 Lunar New Year: Celebrate the Year of the Dragon”
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During this time of tragedy and mourning, it can be difficult to speak to children about what is happening. Depending on their age, they may be hearing or seeing frightening things on the news, at home, at school, or online. Children often find out news on their smart-phones, before parents know. As caregivers, it is important to both shield our children from trauma while providing skills to cope with fear and anxiety.
Continue reading “Judaism: How to Talk to Your Children about Israel and Terrorism – A Toolbox”
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A new, ground-breaking report will be published dealing with the importance of Special Religious Education/Instruction, known colloquially as scripture classes. The report presents five important values that will bring integration and less bullying in schools.
Continue reading “Launch of Special Religious Instruction Book”
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Educators, desperate to offset the mental health impacts of COVID on students, are taking up mindfulness programs to address the wellbeing needs of students. But is the cheery praise for mindfulness based on expert evidence?
It’s becoming a staple within Australian education – from preschool to universities. The Smiling Mind Primary School Program, for example, has been rolled out to 445 schools across NSW, including 13 specialist schools, and is gaining increased direct funding support from government.
Many in education – including educators, school leaders and policy-makers – have welcomed mindfulness and are excited about what mindfulness may hold for education. But is enthusiasm for mindfulness outpacing the evidence in its favour? Do applications of mindfulness in education retain an overly narrow account of what mindfulness is? If we are using mindfulness with young people, what is it best used for?
Continue reading “Is the cheery praise for mindfulness based on expert evidence?”