Mini Modules in the Catholic Identity Domain - Choose Your Own Adventure Semester 1

Start
18 Mar 2022
End
17 Jul 2022
Location
online

Registration

No cost

In this new format SAM approved module, teachers can choose which of the below 'mini modules' they would like to complete.

For this module to satisfy the CPF requirements, participants will need to choose a minimum of 3 mini modules to participate in, complete a 500 word paper for each of the 3 modules and upon successful completion of the paper, will then have completed one SAM. The 3 modules (and corresponding papers) must be completed before 15 July 2022

Upon registration, you will receive an email which includes an attachment containing further details and links to each module.

Title	Description	Presenter
Available Term 3 Understanding the Three Worlds of the Text (Early Years)	Explanation of the Three Worlds of the Text and how they may be used in the classroom to assist in the interpretation of scripture.	Alison Gore
A collaboration between ACRATH, Crossways and SACE 'Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning'	This is an opportunity to hear more about ACRATH, look at their Teaching Kits Resources, make connections with how this topic can be integrated in the SACE Stage 1 and 2 Spiritualities, Religion and Meaning course and make clear links with the Crossways Curriculum allowing students to develop skills, dispositions and Enduring Understandings that are informed and inspired by the Catholic Tradition.	Deb Lubatti
Overview of MITIOG principles	This module is a general introduction or refresher course to the Made In The Image Of God (MITIOG), Human Sexuality Curriculum. It is a mini- module and does not replace the mandatory 6-hour training course. It explores why a formal Human Sexuality Curriculum is necessary for today’s context, explores the protocols and the foundational principles underpinning the teaching of this curriculum in SA Catholic schools.	Tracey Lacoon and Deb Lubatti
Crying Out!	As Catholic communities we know that we have a responsibility to care for our earth and for each other. In this mini module we will explore the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Social Justice Statement 2021-2022 Cry of the Earth, Cry of the Poor. There will be a focus on what Scripture can teach us and what we can learn from the Wisdom of First Nations people as we continue the conversation and discern our response.	Sue Coghlan and Helen McKeogh
Click - Consider - Collect Using the Crossways website Learning Design Builder	This mini module will explore the learning design process in RE. Participants will be taken through the learning design process step by step with tips and hints along the way. We will look at several learning design examples and explore how all three stages of the UBD learning design process work together to support high quality teaching and learning in RE	Marcia Burgess
Luke's Gospel in a Nutshell	Of the four gospels, for many people Luke’s is the most loved. This year the gospel readings at Mass focus on Luke’s account of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus. This course will provide an opportunity to engage with Luke’s account, to travel with Jesus from his birth to his final journey to Jerusalem and to ponder the significance of this gospel for ourselves and for our students. The course will briefly address the background to Luke’s gospel, articulate some of Luke’s concerns and major themes – and will break open a range of Lukan texts using the ‘three worlds’ strategy.	Kate Ordon
Unpacking Parables	Jesus was a master story-teller – and parables form the bulk of his teaching ministry. They are a distinctive literary genre - one feature being their ability to unsettle us - to challenge us to new ways of thinking and acting. This course will focus on a range of Jesus’ parables which address different concerns e.g. the nature of the Kingdom, justice, mercy and the ‘lost’. The ‘three worlds’ strategy will be used to unpack the stories – i.e. the ‘world of the text’ and the ‘world behind the text’. In particular, participants will be encouraged to engage with the ‘world in front of the text’ in order to make links with the hopes and dreams of students today.	Kate Ordon
Mighty Miracles	Each of the four gospels portray Jesus as mighty in word and deed. Sometimes his mighty deeds are called ‘deeds of wonder’, ‘deeds of power’ or ‘signs’. They are extraordinary events bearing religious significance - and invite us to faith. This course will examine a range of miracles – their distinctive literary form and what they teach. It will also address the background of the stories - what was happening in the time of Jesus and what was happening in the gospel writers’ communities many years later. Where appropriate the ‘three worlds’ strategy will be used to unpack the texts.	Kate Ordon
Dialogue is more than just a chat	Participants will explore Catholic dialogue pedagogy and the opportunities in the classroom. This will be grounded by relevant system documents, the Wisdom Strand of the Crossways curriculum, and a reading by Pope Francis. This mini module will look at pedagogical approaches that consider authentic dialogue, the richness of diversity, creating a culture of trust and how we navigate this to ensure the dignity of all.	Christina Jonas
A Deeper Dive into the Wisdom Strand	In this mini module you will have the opportunity to engage with the Wisdom Strand and understand its implications for curriculum design and pedagogy while exploring the cultivation of dispositions and how to create a climate for enhancing engagement, reflective practice and self-exploration. This will focus on going deeper in understanding the 'why' , the 'what' and the 'how' of the 'Wisdom' strand. A deeper dive into the Wisdom Strand will also explore the relationship between the CESA Key Capabilities and the Wisdom strand.	Julian Kluge
Christian Meditation	In this mini module, you will be given an introduction to the “3 S” approach to Christina Meditation – Silence, Stillness & Simplicity. We will explore what preparations can set teachers & students up for success in implementing this prayer form as a regular practice in the school day/week. We will also discuss FAQ’s and trouble-shooting hints sourced from 50 schools that engaged with the CESA Christian Meditation Inquiry which ran from 2015 - 2018.	Jacinta Astachnowicz