A typology of catechetical learning environments

After describing main aspects of catechetical learning environments as drawn from an elaborate literature review, this article presents a typology of catechetical learning environments. The typology is based on various aspects of learning goals (such as distinguishing between cognitive and affective...

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Published inInternational journal of practical theology Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 264 - 286
Main Author de Kock, A. (Jos)
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin De Gruyter 19.12.2014
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Subjects
Apprenticeship
Religious organizations
School environment
Theological schools
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Summary:After describing main aspects of catechetical learning environments as drawn from an elaborate literature review, this article presents a typology of catechetical learning environments. The typology is based on various aspects of learning goals (such as distinguishing between cognitive and affective goals, emotions and experiences, formation of own opinion and social interaction, and identity development) and various aspects of role division between catechist and catechumens (such as distinguishing between a behavioural, a developmental, and an apprenticeship model). The relevance of this typology for empirical research on catechetical learning environments and on learning processes in church communities is discussed.
ISSN:1430-6921
1612-9768
DOI:10.1515/ijpt-2014-0027