Conference Presentations by W. Y. Alice Chan
"Beyond White Normativity: Creating Brave Spaces" (Religious Education Association, Nov 2018), 2018
Intersectionality and identity politics of race, religion, and class in Georgia public schools In... more Intersectionality and identity politics of race, religion, and class in Georgia public schools In 2015, an US non-sectarian, non-partisan, non-profit initiated a new religious literacy project (hereafter " the Project ") in two Georgian public school districts. Now in its inaugural year of teacher training, the Project aims to foster religious literacy among teachers so that they are better informed and equipped to teach the current state standards that pertain to religion, as well as address religious discrimination, in line with the " rights, respect, and responsibilities " in the First Amendment. As evaluators of the Project, we notice three emerging themes that reflect the current tensions in the South, the US, and the world – the need to go beyond white normativity (to consider race), beyond Christian-Protestant normativity (to consider dominant religions in a secular state), and beyond the public school (to discuss class and resegregation). This presentation is an opportunity to discuss the three emerging themes and co-explore them in relation to the teaching of intersectionality and identity politics alongside presentation attendees.(https://religiouseducation.net/papers/rea2018-chan-lester.pdf)
Papers by W. Y. Alice Chan
Religions, 2024
This article explores Quebec’s recent transition from the “Ethics and Religious Culture” (ERC) pr... more This article explores Quebec’s recent transition from the “Ethics and Religious Culture” (ERC) program to the “Culture and Citizenship in Quebec” (CCQ) program, emphasizing the role of religious literacy in secular societies. We investigate the rationale behind the shift, and examine the ERC’s focus on fostering understanding of diverse religious and ethical perspectives as well as CCQ’s broader mandate to integrate cultural and civic education and its aim at the development of a shared and common public Quebecois culture. The case study highlights the pedagogical and societal implications of this change, discussing how the CCQ program aims to enhance civic engagement, cultural awareness, and social cohesion. Furthermore, the article identifies opportunities for educators to address pressing global challenges, such as polarization, reconciliation, and the climate crisis, within the new curriculum framework. By promoting critical thinking, inclusivity, and active citizenship, fostering religious literacy in such programs presents a unique opportunity for educators and youth to contribute to a more resilient and harmonious society.
Routledge eBooks, Jan 24, 2022
Routledge eBooks, Jan 24, 2022
Routledge eBooks, Jan 24, 2022
Routledge eBooks, Jan 24, 2022
Routledge eBooks, Jan 24, 2022
Routledge eBooks, Jan 24, 2022
Boundaries of religious freedom: regulating religion in diverse societies, 2019
Bullying occurs around the world, but little is known about religious bullying—bullying that occu... more Bullying occurs around the world, but little is known about religious bullying—bullying that occurs based on one’s religious or non-religious identity. This chapter discusses the potential of an intragenerational and intergenerational pattern in religious bullying, a possibility in all forms of bullying, and how it may be addressed despite the societal boundaries and institutional regulations that exist in a society. As a short-term solution, anti-bullying programmes respond to direct instances of bullying, but studies show that a number of them are counter-productive. As an alternative means to prevent and address religious bullying, this chapter considers Quebec’s institutionalised Ethics and Religious Culture programme as a potentially long-term solution while raising the constraints posed by both Quebec’s conception of interculturalism and the course curriculum itself.
Routledge eBooks, May 5, 2021
Routledge eBooks, Jan 24, 2022
Annual Review of Comparative and International Education 2018
Discussion of religion and education continues to evoke conceptions of confessional teaching; how... more Discussion of religion and education continues to evoke conceptions of confessional teaching; however, research and educational practices in recent decades illustrate an expanded understanding that relates to the teaching of, about, and from religion across formal and non-formal educational spaces in secular and religious spheres. An expanded understanding also illustrates various intersections between religion and education that extend beyond religious or non-sectarian instruction, to include everything from the recognition and accommodation of religious student identities in K-12 public school settings, to the internationalization of religious higher education. Drawing on the Comparative and International Education Society’s Religion & Education Special Interest Group’s programing and activities, this paper aims to present a brief summary of trends observed both in research and practice concerning religion and education among educators worldwide, and highlights the place of religion in our growing recognition of intersectionality, one that occurs between academics and the community.
Religion & Education
Abstract This article continues an ongoing conversation about religious literacy in healthcare. I... more Abstract This article continues an ongoing conversation about religious literacy in healthcare. It presents a literature review and practitioner perspectives to bridge theory and praxis. Practitioners confirmed themes from literature and expressed the need for religious literacy for client-centred care and self-awareness, to remain neutral and aware of their own biases. Thus, we propose a PCSS Reflections Model to support practitioners’ self-awareness of the personal-cultural-structural-spiritual dimensions of themselves, their clients, profession, and society. On this basis, we argue for including skill-based religious literacy training in hospitals, universities, and colleges to instill an understanding of religious, spiritual, and non-religious clients in care.
Education Sciences
In much of the world, education, nursing, and social work are human-centred professions that aim ... more In much of the world, education, nursing, and social work are human-centred professions that aim to engage with individuals holistically. Yet, how much of their training prepares them for this manifold reality? In this article, we provide an overview of three Canadian societal contexts, examine the literature on religious literacy in higher education and in the Canadian context, and study the professional programs of education, nursing, and social work offered in the top-ranked universities in the three largest English-speaking provinces in Canada. We describe the incorporation of the Calls to Action issued by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada and the limited evidence of religious literacy evident in the online information provided about the chosen programs and then argue that religious literacy is a necessary component of the university preparation programs for those entering these human-centred professions. Student requests for religious literacy workshops provided...
Equipping Educators to Teach Religious Literacy, 2022
Teaching Religious Literacy to Combat Religious Bullying, 2021
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Conference Presentations by W. Y. Alice Chan
Papers by W. Y. Alice Chan
Discussion of religion and education continues to evoke conceptions of confessional teaching; however, research and educational practices in recent decades illustrate an expanded understanding that relates to the teaching of, about, and from religion across formal and non-formal educational spaces in secular and religious spheres. An expanded understanding also illustrates various intersections between religion and education that extend beyond religious or non-sectarian instruction, to include everything from the recognition and accommodation of religious student identities in K-12 public school settings, to the internationalization of religious higher education. Drawing on the Comparative and International Education Society's Religion & Education Special Interest Group's programming and activities, this paper presents a brief summary of trends we observe both in research and practice concerning religion and education among educators worldwide, and highlights the place of religion in our growing recognition of intersectionality, one that occurs between academics and the community.
http://icnacsj.org/2018/05/existing-models-of-change-a-look-at-solutions-to-religious-bullying-in-the-u-s-today/