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ERIC Number: EJ1420563
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1942-2539
EISSN: EISSN-1942-2547
Integrating Faith-Based Perspectives across the Curriculum in Queensland Catholic Schools: The Potential of Catholic Social Teaching
Jim Gleeson
International Studies in Catholic Education, v16 n1 p92-107 2024
The planned integration of Catholic social teaching (CST) across the curriculum was the primary focus of the 'Identity and Curriculum in Catholic Education' (2013-2018) initiative in Catholic schools in the state of Queensland. Initial reconnaissance involved a survey of teachers' views regarding the identity, purposes and characteristics of Catholic schools. This was followed by action research with some thirty teachers in seven schools where various CST principles were integrated in particular Units across a range of learning areas. Strong evidence emerged for the effectiveness and feasibility of such integration. Participating teachers identified positive student interest and outcomes, while acknowledging the 'good fit' between certain aspects of the Australian Curriculum and CST principles such as common good, human dignity, and stewardship of creation. At a time when neo-liberalism and market values are dominant, the potential of such counter-cultural opportunities must be considered by Catholic schools internationally.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Australia
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