Exploring Parables: Two Religious Tales.

Format:

Video

Series:

Academic Video Online

KS1 RE ; 2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Curriculum.

Elementary and Early Education.

Teaching Methods.

Local Subjects:

Curriculum.

Elementary and Early Education.

Teaching Methods.

Genre:

Instructional

Physical Description:

1 online resource (17 minutes)

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] : Teachers TV/UK Department of Education, 2006.

Language Note:

In English.

Original language in English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

"This classroom resource presents two colourful stories from different faiths with themes of universal values at the heart. Firstly, the Buddhist tale of 'The Brave Parrot' features an act of great courage and selflessness. The second piece, 'Ganesh and the Cat', is a Hindu story which highlights the importance of respect for all living things. The tales are narrated through dramatic and stylised performances. With personal introductions from representatives of each faith, children are invited to explore the qualities and values examined in each piece. The stories can be viewed and discussed separately or watched one after the other as part of KS1 RE lessons on values. Their message may be considered alongside moral tales from different religions, for example Christian parables, as a way of reinforcing the universality of certain values, as well as features unique to different religions (e.g. the names of gods and key figures)."

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed December 12, 2018).