INSPIRE, an innovative spiral approach to Junior Cycle Religious Education, offers comprehensive resources for teaching, learning, assessment and reflection for both examination and non-examination classes. Learning Outcomes are revisited across the three years while integrating the five major world religions and non-religious worldviews, supporting the gradual development of knowledge, understanding, skills and values. This second edition has been updated in response to student and teacher feedback, examination papers, the NCCA Early Enactment Review and changes in the world around us.
Features of INSPIRE
- Learning Outcomes, key content and REcall questions at the start of every unit
- Learning intentions, key terms and ice-breaker activities at the start of each chapter
- Clear, accessible content supported by carefully selected images to develop religious literacy
- Creative learning experiences that develop key skills and the RE elements of Enquiry, Exploration, and Reflection and Action
- Digital links to quizzes, songs, videos and virtual tours that enhance learning experiences
- Checkpoint questions and self-assessment opportunities to monitor progress
- Visual Summaries at the end of every unit
- Project-based assessments with success criteria and choice-board options
- Sample exam answers at the end of each unit, with helpful hints and tips
- CBA and exam guidance and additional online resources to support REsearch and REvision
- Cross-curricular, wellbeing and real-world connections throughout, highlighting the relevance of RE beyond the classroom
Activity and Assessment Portfolio
The fully revised and expanded Activity and Assessment Portfolio enables students to record, extend and reflect on their learning through a range of differentiated activities, with opportunities to review learning, reflect on progress, and engage with word searches, mindful colouring and songs from the INSPIRE playlist.
