Faiths and Their Festivals: a Guide to Religious and Celebrations in Our Society: 1 - Softcover

Howard, Christine; Margetts, Kay

Softcover

ISBN 10: 192161370X ISBN 13: 9781921613708

Publisher: Teaching Solutions, 2013

Synopsis

Faiths and their Festivals is designed to help by giving background information to the faiths and celebrations in our multicultural society. It looks at the beliefs and core practices of the main faiths and describes the festivals associated with them. It explains the origins of the festivals and how they are celebrated within the faith communities, and includes suggestions on how to explore them in a way that is meaningful to young children.

About this title

About the Author

Kay Margetts is an Honorary Principal Fellow and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education, The University of Melbourne. She has a strong background in early childhood development, learning and teaching both as a practitioner and as an academic. Her main areas of research are transition and adjustment to school, accompanied by a strong record of publications. Kay is regularly engaged in knowledge exchange activities with the education sector including teachers, educators and parents.

Edition details

• Publisher: Teaching Solutions
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 192161370X
• ISBN 13: 9781921613708
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 76