Charge
The Teaching and Learning Committee promotes excellence in teaching and learning in religion by developing programs for members.
Duties and Responsibilities
Members of the Teaching and Learning Committee are expected to participate in the following:
- Sponsored or co-sponsored sessions at the November Annual Meetings
- Katie Geneva Cannon Excellence in Teaching Award
Meeting Schedule
- One in-person committee meeting at the AAR Annual Meeting in November
- Spring and fall meetings via Zoom
Timeline of Activities
Work peaks in March for planning at the following Annual Meeting and then again in the fall in preparations for the sessions.
Recommended Resources
- RSN – A Proven Practice Part 1 and Part 2
- Webinar: Teaching Immigration and Religion
- Webinar: Engagement in the Online Classroom
- Webinar: Anti-Racist Teaching: Pedagogical Strategies and Techniques for the Classroom
- Article: Teaching About Religion
- Journal: Religion and Education
- Syllabus Project
- Teaching About Religion: AAR Guidelines for K-12 Public Schools
- Religious Literacy Project
Committee Leadership
Namdrol Adams (1/1/2025 – 12/31/2028), Co-Chair
Kristyn Sessions (1/1/2025 – 12/31/2028), Co-Chair
Emily Gravett (1/1/2026 – 12/31/2029), Committee Member
Amina McIntyre (1/1/2026 – 12/31/2029), Committee Member
Darrius Hills (11/2023-12/31/2026), Committee Member