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OCR Religious Studies for AS
Richard Gray, Peter Cole

Paperback
RRP: £19.99
ISBN: 9780340957813

Published: 25/07/2008
Extent: 376 pages
Illustrations: colour photos and illustrations

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Summary:
This book has been written specifically for the OCR AS Religious Studies specification and combines the depth of content needed for students to achieve the best grades with an integrated skills-based approach which encourages a progressive build up of students' ability to answer and evaluate questions targetted at AO1 and AO2. It has been designed as a practical tool to facilitate the teaching and learning of the specifications - the how as well as the what. Includes chapters on: - Philosophy of Religion -Religion and Ethics -The New Testament -Buddhism. Each chapter is broken down into units which have been developed around the specification content and include: - Learning objectives - what the students are required to know and the skills they should develop - Tasks with learning outcomes identified - Staged opportunities for reflection and assessment - Exam and study tips.

  • Builds up the content requirements of the specification and links this to study skills for AO1 and AO2.
  • Emphasises use and application of the content to give complete teaching and learning support for the course.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
1 The Philosophy of Religion
2 Religious Ethics
3 New Testament
4 Buddhism
Glossary and Index

About the Author(s):
Both authors are experienced teachers, authors and examiners.

Readership:
AS Religious Studies Students following the OCR course

Reviews:

"I have found this book to be a good resource for students to use to enhance their knowledge of the topics that we have covered in class. The summary spreads are of invaluable use and are very clear and concise. As a teacher I think that this book provides a good overview of the issues and topics of study.'"
Graeme Rowe, Little Heath School, Reading

"This is the main book I use. It is clear and simple, and I particularly like the exam tips, key quotes, little tasks and consistent layout."
Faith Pilgrim, St Michael & All Angels Church of England Academy, London

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