Foundation Assessments

Once you have reviewed the required courses, you may complete the below questionnaire to ascertain your understanding of the content and your ability to apply it in context.

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Foundations Assessment 1

Familiarity with the Education (General Provisions) Regulation 2006

1. Which year level is excluded from RI?

Prep
Grades that have other speciality classes organised
All grades if the principal deems the curriculum too full

2. Who authorizes/determines what curriculum or Religious instruction material is to be taught in RI classes?

The RI Coordinator
The school
The minister's fraternal
CREP, Christian Religious Education Program

3. Who decides when RI is to be taught in a school?

The RI Coordinator
The Classroom Teacher
The Principal
The RI Instructor

4. Is RI mandatory? Which of the following statements is correct?

Yes, every student in a school must attend an RI class that is offered
A student is enrolled into RI either at enrollment or when a parent gives written permission for their child to participate
No, individual students are able to choose when they want to participate in RI

5. Which statement is correct regarding students not participating in RI?

They can choose whether or not to stay in the RI class
They complete other work quietly at the back of the RI classroom
They are to be withdrawn from the RI classroom and given revision work

6. As an Ri Volunteer what are the regulations regarding personal information and confidentiality?

Do not share personal information you have about students or their families outside of the classroom environment
Do not give personal contact details to students, for example your phone number or social media account
Do not discuss information about teachers, students or their families whether true or not with others
All of the above

7. When is it appropriate to use your mobile phone in an RI class?

Only in an emergency
When the students are not looking
Whilst the classroom teacher is addressing the students

8. What is the first item of protocol prior to entering a classroom to teach an RI lesson?

Go to speak with other RI instructors
Sign in and get a visitor badge
Head directly to classroom and start addressing students upon arrival

Student Protection Policy

1. Identify some of the ways you could manage your own behaviour in order to protect a child.

NEVER harm a student, emotionally, physically or psychologically
NEVER make fun of a student, put them down or discriminate
NEVER touch a student in a sexual way, or engage inappropriately by texting or showing a student suggestive or explicit pornography
NEVER do anything that would make people think you are doing something sexual to a student
All of the above

2. Who are you to report to, if you witness harm being done to a student?

Admin Department
Classroom Teacher
Other Students
Another RI Instructor
The Principal

3. What are some ways in which harm may be being done to or by a student?

Physical (bullying)
Psychological
Emotional
All of the above

4. Identify the one common method to communicate harm being done to a student.

Ignore if you are not sure it is actual 'harm' being done
Report it to the proper authorities and keep a written diary note

5. What is the critical aspect regarding time frame for reporting harm being done to a student?

Within 24 hours
When you find the appropriate authority
Immediately

6. Which of the following are the most appropriate responses to a student who confides in you that they have been harmed? *

Listen carefully, reassure them they have done the right thing, and tell them you need to tell the proper authorities
Promise them you won't tell anyone else, keep their secret
Assume they are not telling you the truth and do nothing as a response

Foundations Assessment 2

Guidelines for Religious Instructors working in Queensland State School

1. What would you say to a student who says they do not believe in Jesus, God or the Bible? *

"You won't go to heaven then"
That's okay, I'm here to teach you about what the Bible and Christians believe so that you can then make a decision about God for yourself with a lot more information."
This class is about Christianity and you should probably keep your opinions to yourself.

2. How do you respond to questions about whether you believe in the Easter bunny and what has chocolate eggs have to do with Easter? *

Christians don't believe in the Easter bunny
Chocolate eggs and the Easter bunny have nothing to do with Easter
I am here to discuss the real reason for Easter and what Jesus has to do with the Easter story

3. How do you respond to a student asking questions about Santa?

Christmas has nothing to do with Santa
Christmas is about Jesus not Santa
I am here to discuss the real reason for Christmas and what Jesus has to do with the Christmas story

4. How do you answer non RI related questions? If questions are raised that are off topic, that are not covered in the curriculum, or require some thought before answering, what is an appropriate response?

That is a good question, we are not discussing that today, can you put that in the question box and we will deal with that later on in the year
That is a question for your parents to answer
That is a very good question and I would like time to consider how to answer it, so can you write out your question and give it to me?
All of the above.

5. What would be an appropriate response or alternative way to get students or the classes' attention without raising your voice? *

Hand motions/clap or whatever is the schools method of quietening the class
Silence, awaiting everyone's attention
Telling those listening that you will continue once everyone is listening and have their attention
Encouraging those who are listening/giving you their attention
All of the above

6. What types of prizes/rewards are not allowed to be given students in RI? *

Money
Fast food vouchers
Lollies and food treats
All of the above

7. What is permissible to give to students in an RI setting?

Stationery, bookmarks and bible verses
Reward box items of party prize novelties, crazy straws, puzzles, spinning tops, etc.
Bible Society publications (Jesus Story, Wild, SOS magazine)
All of the above

8. Where is it appropriate to have one-on-one communication with the students?

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat etc.)
Only when other people are around in common areas on school property
Organising to catch up with students after school

9. What types of materials are not to be distributed or left behind in a classroom for Non-RI students to see or read?

Bibles
Religious Documents
Denomination specific materials
Tracts, gospel messages, etc.
All of the above

10. Who will you address concerns with regarding RI in the school setting? *

The Principal
The RI Coordinator
The Admin at a School
All of the above

11. Scenario: A year 1 student wants to come sit on your lap, how would you re-direct this? *

Give them a hug
Ask student to sit with other students on the floor or at their desks so no favouritism is being demonstrated
Allow student to sit next to you

12. Who would you first speak to regarding concerns of any inappropriate physical contact/spatial distance in a classroom setting? *

The Classroom Teacher
The RI Coordinator
The Principal

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