Knowing Others and Worldview Approach in Religious Education: A Field Research
Journal Title: Dini Araştırmalar -Altı Aylık Bilimsel Dergi- - Year 2016, Vol 19, Issue 48
Abstract
This article aims to determine the effects of worldview education on the understanding of others’ beliefs and worldviews in the context of religious education. The main purpose of worldview education is to assist students to have a broader and deeper understanding on self-identity, worldviews of others, meaning and purpose of life. It also helps students to think on ontological, epistemological and ultimate questions about life and beliefs. For these purposes worldview education uses Socratic questions, critical thinking and site visits as teaching tools. These experiences assist students to establish a new point of view towards self and others. For this research 42 students and alumni of Renaissance College, University of New Brunswick, Canada has been interviewed about the effects of ‘Worldviews, Religions and Cultures’ course which they took in their fi rst year of the university education. Dr. John Valk, the creator of worldview education approach, has been also interviewed about the effects of worldvıew education on student learnings, thoughts and attitudes towards others. Semi-structured interview is used a tool for collecting data in this research. The fi ndings of the study about knowing others as follows; worldview education has a positive effect on students in regard of the thoughts, attitudes and behaviours towards others. Worldview education helps students to understand others beliefs and values. Participants agree on that worldview education gives students a better understanding about the nature of reality and beliefs. Worldview education encourages students to eliminate their prejudices towards others and make a fresh start to mutual understanding. It also helps students to see importance of engaging with the community and the culture of living together.
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Aybice TOSUN
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