Hinduism

Hinduism by Tristan Elby, published by HarperCollins Publishers Limited in 2017, is a resource designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the religion. This edition, comprising 40 pages, is presented in English and aims to support the new GCSE 9-1 Religious Studies curriculum. The book offers engaging content that builds a solid foundation for secondary education, focusing on the history and beliefs of Hinduism as well as its relevance in the modern world.
Readers will find a structured approach to learning, with 16 lessons that align with school timetables, making it easy for teachers to implement in the classroom. The text includes ready-made lesson plans, teaching ideas, and a ‘knowledge organiser’ at the end of each unit to aid memory retention. Additionally, the book encourages discussion and assessment through targeted questions, including longer-form prompts for extended writing practice. This resource is part of the ‘Knowing Religion’ series, which also covers other major world religions, providing a well-rounded educational experience in the arts and humanities.
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Provide students with a strong understanding of religion with high quality, engaging and content-rich resources building a firm foundation for the new GCSE 9-1 Religious Studies.
Deliver a rich, coherent RE course at KS3 and equip pupils with a deep understanding of religion with ready-made, flexible and high quality KS3 lessons.
‘Knowing Religion’ is written by an author team of experienced RE teachers and led by series editor Robert Orme of West London Free School.
- Discover the history and beliefs of Hinduism as well as Hinduism in the modern world
- Start teaching straight away with Teacher Guide resources available, including teaching ideas and support along with answers to questions in the student books
- Give pupils the grounding they need to excel at GCSE RS
- Ignite an interest in religion through a compelling narrative, fascinating facts and extraordinary people
- Aid pupil memory with a ‘knowledge organiser’ at the end of each unit covering key vocabulary, people, places, and dates
- Spark discussion and assess understanding with questions for each lesson including longer-form discursive questions to provide extended writing and essay practice
- Each book structured as 16 lessons to offer flexibility and map onto the school timetable with ease
- The ‘Knowing Religion’ series also includes resources on Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism and Sikhism
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