24 slides on the theories on religious language in the 20th century.
Includes keywords for the topic
Covers verificationism
Falsification
Eschatological Verification
Language Games
Includes strengths and weaknesses for all arguments.
I think it’s really detailed, and could last a long time.
This resource is for revision and exam preparation. It is based on the topic-by-page programme I do with my students.
Each topic comes with knowledge (AO1), questions to develop understanding (AO1), questions to develop analysis and evaluation (AO2) and an essay-style question.
This resource is indented for the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications using alternative marking schemes.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
Suitable for teaching KS3 - ideally Y9 due to the content of the lesson;
"Does genocide exist today?"
Students will look at examples of genocide in the 20th century;
Holodomor, Ukraine
Cambodia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Rwanda
Armenia
Using information sheets (provided) students will complete a table (differentiated) on the different genocides. Students will then be asked to reflect on what they have learnt;
Who is responsible for genocide?
Are other people responsible if they do not try to stop the genocide?
Why do people treat other human beings in ways like these?
What would you do if you were in a situation where a group was being targeted?
What can we do to stop genocide from happening in the future?
This can open up some fantastic and thoughtful discussions.
I use this lesson after teaching the Holocaust, as often I find other genocides tend to be forgotten about in the curriculum.
All resources needed are included - please consider teaching this important lesson! Feedback is welcome.
This power point is designed to cover the OCR New Spec requirements for teaching A2 Religious Language: Verification, Falsification and Language Games.
What makes this unique?
I currently teach around 100 R.S A level students, with up to 26 mixed ability students in a class. This is how I cover the large amount of content required by the new spec in the tight time frame we have. There is a lesson pack with worksheets and activities, which can also be purchased, that complements this power point. The power point and lesson pack are designed to cover the spec within 8.00 contact hours.
Once downloaded this power point is yours to keep and adapt for your students as necessary.
Tried and Tested!
This is a unit of 4 two-hour lessons for the OCR unit on Philosophy of Religion: 20th Century Perspectives. Lessons cover a variety of tasks, activities and learner styles, geared towards the final exam.
FREE with this unit - 29 page Unit Workbook for revision and self-study
Lessons are:
Verification Principle
Falsification Symposium
Wittgenstein (Language Games)
Comparing Aquinas and Wittgenstein / Model Essay
Each lesson also includes assessment of the arguments proposed and an essay-style question for discussion and development.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of students’ Philosophy education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
This lesson pack is designed to cover the OCR New Spec requirements for teaching A2 Religious Language: Verification, Falsification and Language Games in 8.00 teaching hours. It includes all worksheets and activities and are downloadable immediately.
What makes these unique?
I currently teach around 100 R.S A level students, with up to 26 mixed ability students in a class. This is how I cover the spec in the tight time frame we have. There is also a power point, which can be viewed on YouTube or purchased separately, that complements this lesson pack. There are no bells and whistles, no activities that take hours to prepare or a physics degree to understand. Why? Because as a full time teacher, battling a new spec, there is no time.
Once downloaded they are yours to keep and adapt for your students as necessary.
Tried and Tested!
This is a learning mat indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Philosophy of Religion: 20th Century Perspectives, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Document can be downloaded as an A3 Word document and as an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Resource Includes:
Vienne Circle
A J Ayer
Verification Principle
Falsification Principle
Aquinas on Language
Wittgenstein
Popper
Hare
Flew
Mitchell
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
These are very condensed and concise revision notes, useful to easily remember and quick to learn, with the information to write an A* essay on any question on the given topic. These notes were invaluable to my revision and attaining an A/A* in Religious Studies. The knowledge in these revision notes are sufficiently detailed and have are able to fill the scope/demand of any essay question within the topic.
These notes contain detailed information of all aspects of verification (Ayer and Vienna Circle with opposing critics and alterative views), falsification (all contributors to Symposium) and Wittgenstein with a non-cognitive analysis (Don Cupitt) and Cognitive analysis (D.Z Phillips).
This extensive revision PPT revises the whole of OCR A Level Philosophy, helpfully summarising each topic into one revision grid. After each unit, ten sample questions (based on the language of the spec) are there to focus revision and prepare for possible exam questions on the topic.
Topics include:
Ancient Philosophical Influences
Soul, Mind and Body
Arguments from Observation
Arguments from Reason
Religious experience
Problem of Evil
Nature of God
Religious Language
20th Century Perspectives
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
I ACHIEVED 120/120 ON THE PHILOSOPHY PAPER OF THE 2018 RS EXAM, AND AN A STAR OVERALL, AND AM NOW GOING TO STUDY PHILOSOPHY AT CAMBRIDGE UNI :) --> If aiming for A or A star, these notes are invaluable.
Clear and condensed revision sheet for Religious Language 20th Century Perspectives (Falsificaiton, Verification and Wittgenstein), on the Philosophy section of the OCR Religious Studies A Level !!! HARD TOPIC, BUT VERY THOROUGH REVISION NOTES !!!
I ACHIEVED 120/120 ON THE PHILOSOPHY PAPER OF THE 2018 RS EXAM, AND AN A STAR OVERALL, AND AM NOW GOING TO STUDY PHILOSOPHY AT CAMBRIDGE UNI :) --> If aiming for A or A star, these notes are invaluable. I have put together my revision sheets for ALL the Philosophy topics - Plato, Aristotle, Mind Body Soul, Cosmological, Teleological, Ontological, Religious Experience, Problem of Evil, Attributes of God, Religious Language, Religious Language 20th Century!
LEARN THESE SHEETS AND YOU WILL BE SORTED FOR YOUR PHILOSOPHY EXAM :D
looked on internet tonight to find the address of my friend Professor John Hick, to send him an invitation to A Moment's Peace although I know he may not be able to travel that far. When I saw him last - about a year ago, his back was bad and restricting his travelling.
Instead of finding the address I found this obituary. It will be useful, interesting and inspiring to look at with G and T KS4 and with KS5 pupils.
I also include an outline of a conversation we had with him when I took our A'level students to ask him about Death and the Afterlife in Christianity.
This is a challenging set of 21 research questions for a 20th Century American History class studying the decade 1950-1959. It has a strong focus on events during the Cold War and the American Civil Rights Movement.
The questions are organized chronologically. Here is what is GREAT about this assignment: it's fully customizable! For instance, you might use only 10 of these questions instead of the 21 in the packet. You might choose 5 of the questions and ask students to conduct in-depth research for a full-length report. The possibilities are endless!
I decided to make a research assignment that required strong critical thinking skills and better research skills and - above all - taught an appreciation for 20th Century American history.
This set of notes is ideal for CCEA A2 Music students studying the New Directions in 20th Century Music option. These notes focus on Steve Reich, his background, his mastery of minimalism, his innovation and his importance. (contains examples of scores).
This set of notes is ideal for students studying the 20th Century Music. These notes focus on Steve Reich, his background, his mastery of minimalism, his innovation and his importance. (contains examples of scores).
These engaging and colourful learning mats are indented for independent study or revision for the topic of Philosophy of Religion, as part of the OCR AS/A Level specification, although it can be applied across specifications. Each learning mat is downloaded as an A3 Word document and an A4 PDF, for compatibility.
Topics include:
Ancient Philosophical Influences
Soul, Mind and Body
Arguments from Observation
Arguments from Reason
Religious experience
Problem of Evil
Nature of God
Religious Language
20th Century Perspectives
Created with the OCR RS AS/A Level in mind, though can be applied across specifications and qualifications.
Please give feedback! I am always happy to respond to comments - whether positive or constructive - this will help to improve the quality of my resources in the future and, more importantly, the quality of pupils’ RE/RS education in general - which is what we’re all here for!
I ACHIEVED 120/120 ON THE PHILOSOPHY PAPER OF THE 2018 RS EXAM, AND AN A STAR OVERALL, AND AM NOW GOING TO STUDY PHILOSOPHY AT CAMBRIDGE UNI :) --> If aiming for A or A star, these notes are invaluable.
I have put together my revision sheets for ALL the Philosophy topics - Plato, Aristotle, Mind Body Soul, Cosmological, Teleological, Ontological, Religious Experience, Problem of Evil, Attributes of God, Religious Language, Religious Language 20th Century!
LEARN THESE SHEETS AND YOU WILL BE SORTED FOR YOUR PHILOSOPHY EXAM :D
OCR Religious Studies 2016 Specification AS + A Level Philosophy Revision Mindmaps
Includes:
14 Philosophy mindmaps covering
Plato: Forms and Analogy of the Cave
Aristotle: Four Causes + Prime Mover
Soul, mind + body: Plato, Aristotle and Descartes’ teachings on dualism
Cosmological and Teleological arguments: David Hume criticisms
Religious experience: mystical, corporate, conversion, near death, key thinkers (James, Otto, Swinburne)
Problem of evil: Augustine + Irenaeus (John Hick) Theodicies, inconsistent triad + criticisms
Nature of God: omnipotence, omniscience, omnibenevolence
Religious language: via negativa and via positivia, analogy, symbols
Religious language 20th century: verification and falsification principles, language games, cognitive/non-cognitive