Teacher video: The Sikh Gurus

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Exploring Guru Nanak and the Sikh understanding of a Guru

This Religion and worldviews video supports teachers delivering the unit Religion and Worldviews, Year 2, What is a prophet?. It outlines key learning for Lesson 6, which explores Guru Nanak and the Sikh understanding of a Guru.

The video introduces the life and teachings of Guru Nanak, the first of the ten human Sikh Gurus, and explains how his experiences shaped the core beliefs of the Sikh worldview. It highlights key concepts such as ‘Ik Oankar’ (One God), equality, honest work, prayer and sharing. It also explains the continuing role of the Guru Granth Sahib as the eternal Guru in Sikhism.

This video breaks down important concepts, helping teachers feel prepared and confident to support children in exploring how the Sikh Gurus are viewed as spiritual guides and why their teachings remain important to many people today.

Religion and worldviews, Year 2, What is a prophet? Lesson 6: Why might some Sikhs believe Guru Nanak is special?

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