Hello Anne
We also loan collecions of artefacts to schools and, although we are in an
area with a large Hindu population we haven't had any problems reported to
us.
When I go into work next week I'll send you a copy of a leaflet about
handling artefacts which one of our advisory teachers prepared.
Several books have been published on the use of artefacts in the classroom.
I will put the details on this list next week. (Unless anyone beats me to
it!)
Regards
Mary Bryceland
Multicultural & RE Centre
Leicester City Education Dept.
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From: "Mrs Anne J Williams" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 2:09 PM
Subject: Religious artefacts
> We have a large collection of religious artefacts which are available
> as loan items for students to take out into schools, it contains
> items from all religions. Our religious studies tutor is suddenly very
> concerned regarding the handing and care of certain of these
> artefacts (especially the Hindu/Buddhist ones) for fear of causing
> offense to people. Has anyone else had this problem? and how
> have they dealt with it?
> I feel very much that although we are concerned about this we can't
> guarantee how they will be treated and if it is a big issue that the
> department should take the relevant artefacts...
> Thanks
>
> Anne
>
> Anne Williams
> Subject librarian, Education/Acquistions manager
> Learning Resources
> Chester College of Higher Education
> Parkgate Road
> Chester
> CH1 4BJ
> Tel. 01244-375444 ext. 3753
> E-mail: [log in to unmask]
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