In this episode of the Learning Curve Podcast ECSD, Susanna Kaup our Secondary Catholic Education Consultant shares her expertise on developing religion courses that follow outcomes-based assessment philosophies. The discussion focuses on how inquiry-based learning supports the development of the whole person and their relationship to the world through religion.
Listeners will learn about the principles of outcomes-based assessment and how they can be applied to religion courses to ensure that students acquire the necessary skills and knowledge. Additionally, the benefits of inquiry-based learning are explored, including how it fosters a more meaningful and personal understanding of religious concepts. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in religion education, providing valuable insights into how religion courses can support students' growth as individuals and their understanding of their place in the world.
Guests
Nicole Lafrenière, Director of Curriculum & Assessment
Susanna Kaup, Secondary Catholic Education Consultant
Tim Cusack, Deputy Superintendent
Hosts
Julia McLeod, Assessment & Reporting Consultant
Jennifer Espejo Harasimiuk, Assessment & Reporting Consultant
Music by Conor McLeod