Download Buddhism Key stage 1 programme of study

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Keystage
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programmeofofstudy:
study:Buddhism
Buddhism
Religion-specific programme of study
KS 21 generic programme of study
To deliver the generic PoS AT1a–e
AT1a–h and AT2a–e, teaching and learning should:
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I
make
connections
between
stories from
of the
Buddha*
his teachings
about living
explore
how the story
of Siddhartha*
andthe
thelife
‘four
sights’
helps and
Buddhists
to understand
that a
contented
lifeforever
eg the and
earlyeverything
life of Prince
Siddhar tha, the Four Sights, the years in the forest, the
nothing
lasts
changes
Enlightenment; Kisa, Angulimala, King Ajatasattu
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explore how in celebrating Wesak Buddhists remember the Enlightenment of the Buddha eg by
make
connections
between
the life
Buddha’s
teaching that everyone can become awake to the truth
retelling
stories about
his birth,
and death
(Enlightened) and the Buddhist way of life which includes meditation, worship and ethical
behaviour
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explore how celebrating Wesak together, develops a sense of belonging to the Buddhists
community (sangha)
make connections between Buddhism and other religions in relation to, for example, the
Buddha’s teachings about compassion and caring for others which motivate individuals,
communities and Buddhist aid agencies (eg IBRO – International Buddhist Relief Organisation)
explore how, through the objects and artefacts on a shrine (eg the Buddharupa, candles, flowers,
incense), Buddhists show reverence for the Buddha and his teachings
make connections between trying to live according to the Buddha’s teachings and how belonging
to the Sang ha is a way of gaining and giving strength and support
explore the symbolism of light at Wesak, reminding Buddhists of the Buddha’s teachings which
make
connections
between
the how
symbolism
of the
Buddha r upa
are
like
a light, showing
people
to be kind
in everything
theyand
do,qualities
think andand
saypractices that
Buddhists aspire to eg fearlessness, contentment, kindness, meditation
make connections between the Buddhist understanding of what causes human dissatisfaction
d(dukkha) and the way it may be overcome (the four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path)
AT1a.
keyof
aspects
of religions,
AT1a. describe
explore athe
range
religious
especially
people,
stories
and
traditions
stories andthe
sacred
writings
and
talk
that
influence
the beliefs and values of
about
their meanings
others
AT1b. name and explore a range of
AT1b.
describe
the variety
of practices
and
celebrations,
worship
and rituals
in
ways
of life
in religions
andwhere
understand
religion,
noting
similarities
how
appropriate
these stem from, and are closely
AT1c. identify the importance, for
connected
somebeliefs
people,
of teachings
belonging to a
with,
and
AT1c.
and begin
todifference
describe the
religionidentify
and recognise
the
similarities
differences
within and
this makes and
to their
lives
between
AT1d. explore how religious beliefs
religions
and ideas can be expressed through
the artsinvestigate
and communicate
their of religion
AT1d.
the significance
responses
in
the local,
national
and global
communities
AT1e.
identify
and suggest
meanings
for
religious
symbols
and begin
AT1e.
consider
the meaning
of to
a range of
use
a range of religious words.
forms
of religious expression, understand why they
are important in religion and note links
between them
AT1f. describe and begin to understand
religious and other responses to ultimate
and
ethical questions
Teaching and learning should involve pupils in developing the skill of:
I using specialist vocabulary in communicating their knowledge and understanding of Buddhist
beliefs, teachings, practices and symbols
AT1g. use specialist vocabulary in
communicating their knowledge and
understanding
Teaching and learning should involve pupils in using and interpreting:
I a range of sources including the Buddhist scriptures, stories from the Buddhist tradition, the
v ihar a, artefacts, pictures and symbols; the media and ICT/ the internet, to gain knowledge and
understanding of Buddhist beliefs, teachings and practices
AT1h. use and interpret information about
religions from a range of sources.