I’ve been part of the TrueTube team for almost two months now, and have mostly used that time to settle in and immerse myself in the world of social media and the various teacher networks. I’ve been getting to know what we’re all about : the people, the passion and the subject content . A big part of my job will be to visit students and teachers across the UK to promote TrueTube and it’s all about to kick off. By meeting people face to face I intend to find out what teachers need in terms of support and identify the future needs of RE in this forever changing world. I already have fifteen visits lined up to various schools and PGCE courses at universities across the country and I’m planning more and more each day! As I said in one of my previous updates, I have already presented TrueTube at Bullers Wood Secondary School, which resulted in really positive, and useful, feedback.
With a degree in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, it is undoubtedly rewarding to have a job where I can share my passion for the subjects I enjoy. There has been a lot of nervous tension around the future of religious education, and I hope I can contribute to sustaining the position of this important subject within school life. Religious education is a huge part of a young person’s social, moral and cultural development, encouraging the understanding and respect for diversity and different beliefs. How are we to understand ourselves if we cannot grasp belief systems which are so deeply rooted within the history of humanity? One of my main aims for each visit this year is to inspire and encourage students of all faiths and none to take an interest in understanding different religions and cultures, in the hope that this essential part of education is not neglected. I am visiting Bishop Justus Church of England School tomorrow to do a presentation at a ‘Continuing Professional Development’ Day for a range of teachers from different local schools. It will be the first presentation I’ll give to teachers-only audience, and I am looking forward to hearing what teachers think of TrueTube, and their personal opinions on where they see the subject heading in the future. Hopefully it will be a successful day, and be one of many more inspiring visits I have lined up for the coming year. If you would like me to visit your school or university, please feel free to contact me at jessica.toogood@truetube.co.uk
With a degree in Religion, Philosophy and Ethics, it is undoubtedly rewarding to have a job where I can share my passion for the subjects I enjoy. There has been a lot of nervous tension around the future of religious education, and I hope I can contribute to sustaining the position of this important subject within school life. Religious education is a huge part of a young person’s social, moral and cultural development, encouraging the understanding and respect for diversity and different beliefs. How are we to understand ourselves if we cannot grasp belief systems which are so deeply rooted within the history of humanity? One of my main aims for each visit this year is to inspire and encourage students of all faiths and none to take an interest in understanding different religions and cultures, in the hope that this essential part of education is not neglected. I am visiting Bishop Justus Church of England School tomorrow to do a presentation at a ‘Continuing Professional Development’ Day for a range of teachers from different local schools. It will be the first presentation I’ll give to teachers-only audience, and I am looking forward to hearing what teachers think of TrueTube, and their personal opinions on where they see the subject heading in the future. Hopefully it will be a successful day, and be one of many more inspiring visits I have lined up for the coming year. If you would like me to visit your school or university, please feel free to contact me at jessica.toogood@truetube.co.uk
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