Some teachers are nervous about tackling issues related to the faith for fear of being seen “evangelising”, it is claimed.
Researchers insisted that drastic improvements to lessons were needed to make sure pupils properly understood about the traditions and fundamental beliefs of Christianity.
The comments came as Oxford’s department of education launched a new project aimed at supporting teachers in the presentation of Britain’s principal religion in RE lessons.
Under the plan, a series of online materials will be made available free of charge to primary school teachers – and non-specialist staff in secondary education – from next September.
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