The Missing Link

Cerys de Vekey & Ian Harris

A podcast series aimed at RS teachers, offering short summaries from leading experts in RS. Each episode will introduce a different teaching strategy or idea, and offer tips to implement good classroom practice. Further information will be signposted to enable additional reading. If you would like to contribute a podcast on an RS topic or idea, contact us at: cdevekey@bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk or iharris@bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk

  1. 11/07/2025

    Using Black and Womanist Theologies to study sacred texts by Nikki McGee

    In this episode, Nikki explains how she uses theologies to enable students to both study interpretations of sacred texts and also help develop their own stance and interpretative skills. Further reading on scholars referred to by Nikki can be found here: Cone, J. H. (2011). The cross and the lynching tree. Orbis Books. Williams, D. S. (1993). Sisters in the wilderness: The challenge of womanist God-talk. Orbis Books. Hall Lee, C. (2017). Black Madonna: A womanist look at Mary of Nazareth. Cascade Books. McDonald, C. (2021). God is not a white man: And other revelations. Hodder & Stoughton

    8 min

  2. 08/07/2025

    Ensuring high quality teaching resources in RE by Mary Myatt

    In this episode, Mary Myatt challenges us all to look again at our teaching resources, asking the question, 'Could we improve the quality of how they look?' Links referred to in the podcast: VCS: Visual Commentary on Scripture https://thevcs.org/about Museum With No Frontiers https://www.museumwnf.org/results?q=islam

    5 min

  3. 03/07/2025

    Big Ideas by Dave Francis

    In this episode, Dave Francis introduces the work of the Big Ideas project, produced in conjunction with Denise Cush and Barbera Wintersgill. For further information, their website can be found here: https://bigideasforre.org/ https://sofn.uk/ https://www.solarity.org.uk/

    6 min

  4. 03/07/2025

    Using AI in RE lessons by Krys McInnis

    In this episode, Krys McInnis shares some excellent ideas on the use of AI in RE, redefining AI as a creative and reflective tool rather than just a short cut to complete tasks. Further reading can be found in these ebooks and articles that Krys offers for free:   Is AI a Threat or a Tool? Reframing the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Religious Education - https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-threat-tool-reframing-role-artificial-intelligence-krys-mcinnis-mpqye/?trackingId=Kc8KxRQ5SOy5WRqfjWTelg%3D%3D   RE in the Age of AI: Opportunities and Ethical Challenges -https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/re-age-ai-opportunities-ethical-challenges-krys-mcinnis-fkt8e/?trackingId=9ybfqs14QRWD%2FRfntXr7rA%3D%3D   AI in Religious Education: 5 Ethical Questions Every Teacher Should Be Asking - https://reimagining-education-uk.kit.com/b24959fd99

    5 min

  5. 19/06/2025

    Using P4C in Philosophy Clubs by Carol Roast

    In this episode, Carol explains the benefits and ideas of P4C in an extra-curricular philosophy club setting. Further details can be found here: https://p4c.com/ https://voice21.org/assessing-the-impact-of-oracy-on-your-students/ https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/projects-and-evaluation/projects/philosophy-for-children-effectiveness-trial https://www.sapere.org.uk/   And Carol can be contacted at: roastc@cornerstoneacademy.org.uk

    7 min

  6. 17/06/2025

    Teaching Philosophy at KS3 by James Randall

    In this episode, James talks about how he developed philosophy units alongside and within teaching RS, using elements of P4C with some distinct additions and amendments. Further links, and contact details are here: https://collins.co.uk/products/9780008355029 https://plato-philosophy.org/philosophy-toolkit/  jrrandall77@gmail.com

    9 min

  7. 12/06/2025

    Developing an empathetic understanding of religion by Emma Groves

    In this episode, Emma talks about how she fosters an empathetic understanding of religions with her classes. For more information, she can be contacted here: Emma.Groves@hants.gov.uk

    6 min

  8. 12/06/2025

    Teaching about Israel and Palestine by Shazia Gleadall

    Current Farmington scholar Shazia Gleadall talks about her project, including approaches to teaching this sensitive and nuanced subject.

    8 min
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A podcast series aimed at RS teachers, offering short summaries from leading experts in RS. Each episode will introduce a different teaching strategy or idea, and offer tips to implement good classroom practice. Further information will be signposted to enable additional reading. If you would like to contribute a podcast on an RS topic or idea, contact us at: cdevekey@bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk or iharris@bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk

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