GCSE Buddhism Beliefs & Teachings Revision Lesson

Lesson: Revising the whole of Buddhist Beliefs & Teachings

This lesson is a new ‘Buddhist Beliefs & Teachings’ revision lesson, devised as part of a brand new, relevant and engaging scheme of work for KS4. It is intended as a double (roughly one and a half hours per lesson) however, due to time restrictions and the embedded support in the corresponding learning mat, could also be taught in a minimal one hour.

This lesson explores

• Key Words
• Buddha
• Dhamma
• Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path
• Human Personality
• Human Destination
• Exam practise (AQA focused but can be adapted for other boards easily)

Although part of a unit, this lesson can also be taught as a stand-alone lesson, e.g. for revision. The corresponding Work Packs would also support a home-learned curriculum as the PowerPoints and Packs themselves include differentiation and scaffolding, where required.

The tasks are specifically designed to promote the two skills desired for success at GCSE:

• AO1 (Knowledge and Understanding)
• AO2 (Analysis and Evaluation)

The resources are specifically created to ensure students are aware of the skill they are demonstrating and how to improve further through modelling.
These new units bring the relevance back to our topics, for example, through thought experiments and reference to current affairs. Students will experience greater engagement and enjoyment in a fair and balanced approach.

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!