CHRISTIAN PRACTICES SCHEME OF LEARNING

A comprehensive, meticulously planned, and ready-to-teach 10-lesson scheme of learning covering the Christian Practices unit, specifically designed to meet the demands of the GCSE/KS4 curriculum (suitable for AQA, Edexcel, and OCR specifications).

This resource is built around the principles of Mastery Learning, ensuring deep understanding, targeted assessment, and clear progression. Simply plug-and-play into your Autumn term.

Clear Progression (10 Lessons): A logical sequence covering all core practices, from foundational concepts like Prayer and Worship, through the Sacraments (Eucharist & Baptism), to the Church in action (Charity, Mission, Reconciliation, Persecution), Pilgrimage, and Festivals.

High-Challenge Objectives: Every lesson is driven by a precise Detailed Objective, pushing students beyond simple recall into explanation, analysis, and evaluation, mirroring exam command words.

Built-in Disciplinary Literacy: The Disciplinary Literacy column provides the essential subject-specific vocabulary needed for high-level essay writing and clear communication. This is a crucial feature for improving student attainment.

Targeted Misconception Management: A unique Misconceptions column identifies the single most common student error for every lesson (e.g., confusing Transubstantiation with universal belief, or mixing up Mission and Evangelism). This allows you to preemptively address confusion and maximise learning time.

Embedded Formative Assessment: A consistent, high-impact approach to checking understanding is detailed for every lesson (Mini Whiteboards, Cold Call, Live Marking). These simple, effective methods are crucial for immediate feedback and responsive teaching.

Topics Covered:
Worship (Liturgical vs. Non-Liturgical)

Prayer (Spontaneous vs. Liturgical)

Eucharist / Holy Communion (Sacraments, Denominational differences)

Baptism (Infant vs. Believers’)

Worldwide & Local Charity (Food Banks, Christian Aid, Social Justice)

Mission and Evaluation (Church Growth, Evangelism, The Great Commission)

Reconciliation (Forgiveness, Peace building, Desmond Tutu & South Africa)

Persecution (Open Doors, Religious Freedom)

Pilgrimage (Lourdes, Iona, Jerusalem)

Festivals: Christmas & Easter (Theological importance and evaluation)

This is more than just a list of lesson titles. It is a fully scaffolded framework designed by an experienced RS teacher to deliver high-quality, intellectually rigorous lessons. It saves you hours of planning by providing the essential content structure, literacy targets, and assessment strategies, all in one place.

Spend less time planning, and more time teaching!