As part of their subject knowledge development, RE PG trainees partook in a subject knowledge development day, focusing on Islamic and Jewish teachings.  Before the sessions, they completed subject knowledge audits of both topics (using a GCSE specification) which enabled the sessions to target specifically those areas which they have identified as in need of further work.

For the first session, Lauren Woolley from St Peter’s led an interactive and engaging session on Judaism – taken from the Edexcel specification. The group were joined by a number of Yr10 GCSE students who contributed to the session and who enjoyed their visit to Edge Hill immensely – especially as it coincided with the ‘Well-being’ Event in the hub!

After a short break, Waqaus Ali led the group through the differences in Sunni and Shi’a Islam – discussing differences such as beliefs about Ali, the way in which salat (prayer) is carried out and the controversial issue of ‘temporary marriages’.

In the afternoon, trainees visited ‘At home with…’ run by Liverpool Community Spirit. Sitting in Muslim and Jewish living rooms, they chatted to Hinnah and June about the Islamic and Jewish experiences and were able to build on their sessions from the morning.