Religion and Belief Systems in Australia Post-1945

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ASSESSMENT TASK

NOTIFICATION
2024
Subject: Year 12 Studies of Religion II Task Number: 1 of 4

Topic: Religion and Belief Systems in Date of Notification: Term 4 Week 2 by


Australia post - 1945 Wednesday 23 October 2024
Mark: /20 (5 marks/question) Due Date: Thursday 14 November 2024
Weighting: 20% Handwritten in class in U12 + U13 in period 4
Outcomes to be assessed:
● describe and analyse the influence of religion and belief systems on individuals and
society
● examine the influence and expression of religion and belief systems in Australia
● describe and analyse how aspects of religious traditions are expressed by their
adherents
● evaluate the influence of religious traditions in the life of adherents
● coherently and effectively communicate complex information, ideas and issues
using appropriate written, oral and graphic forms
Task:
● The four short response questions are attached along with the marking guidelines
● In the designated lesson in week 5 on Thursday 14 November 2024 in period 4,
students will write a response to each of the four questions
● Students should aim to write approximately 180 words per response in 10-15
minutes

How will feedback be provided?


● Students will be able to submit drafts for teacher feedback up until Tuesday 12
November. Students are encouraged to engage in peer feedback
● After submission, the task will be marked; however, the student must apply the
feedback (action plan) as determined by the teacher and engage in a learning
conversation with the teacher before receiving their mark
Question 1
‘When you look at a family tree, every person that is within that family tree is born into a
spiritual inheritance. And when that person isn’t there, there’s a void’ (Kevin Booter 1997)

With reference to the statement above, discuss the continuing effects of dispossession on
Aboriginal Spiritualities (5 marks)

Success Criteria - I can… Marks

● Provide an accurate and detailed explanation on the continuing effects 5


of dispossession on Aboriginal Spiritualities.
● Embed relevant evidence to support my response
● Incorporate the stimulus quote effectively
● Write in a coherent and well-structured manner using relevant
terminology

● Provide an accurate explanation on the continuing effects of 3-4


dispossession on Aboriginal Spiritualities.
● Include evidence to support my response
● Incorporate the stimulus quote
● Write in a structured manner

● Provide some relevant information about dispossession or Aboriginal 1-2


Spiritualities.

Question 2
Authentic Reconciliation begins with an acknowledgment of past injustices and an
acceptance of the ongoing impacts of these injustices. It results in actions that make sure
these injustices are never repeated

Assess how accurate this statement is in reflecting how religious traditions contribute to
achieving authentic Reconciliation in Australia (5 Marks)

Success Criteria - I can… Marks

● Provide an accurate and detailed assessment of the accuracy of the 5


statement in regard to the contribution of religious traditions to the
process of reconciliation.
● Embed relevant evidence to support my response
● Incorporate the stimulus statement effectively
● Write in a coherent and well-structured manner using relevant
terminology
● Provide an accurate assessment of the accuracy of the statement in 3-4
regard to the contribution of religious traditions to the process of
reconciliation.
● Include evidence to support my response
● Incorporate the stimulus statement
● Write in a structured manner

● Provide some relevant information about reconciliation 1-2

Question 3
‘Increased multiculturalism has changed the religious landscape of Australia post ‘45’

With reference to the above statement and Australian census data, account for the current
religious landscape of Australia (5 marks)

Success Criteria - I can… Marks

● Provide a detailed and accurate account of Australia's current religious 5


landscape
● Embed relevant evidence, inclusive of census data.
● Incorporate the stimulus quote effectively
● Write in a coherent and well-structured manner using relevant
terminology

● Provide an accurate account of Australia’s current religious landscape 3-4


● Include evidence to support my response
● Incorporate the stimulus quote
● Write in a structured manner

● Provide some relevant information about Australia’s current religious 1-2


landscape

Question 4:
‘While religion can foster unity and understanding, it has also been a source of conflict
throughout history’

Explain how interfaith dialogue can contribute to building a more harmonious society
5 marks
Success Criteria - I can… Marks

● Provide a detailed and accurate explanation of the contribution of 5


interfaith dialogue in building a more harmonious society
● Embed relevant evidence
● Incorporate the stimulus quote effectively
● Write in a coherent and well-structured manner using relevant
terminology

● Provide an accurate explanation of the contribution of interfaith 3-4


dialogue in building a more harmonious society
● Include evidence to support my response
● Incorporate the stimulus quote
● Write in a structured manner

● Provide some relevant information about interfaith dialogue 1-2

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