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At the completion of this module students will:
> develop key philosophical skills and training and be able to apply these to a broad range of contexts;
> become familiar with appropriate philosophical pedagogies and facilitation skills;
> develop their oral and written skills to be able to communicate clearly and confidently both in oral and written skills;
> be familiar with appropriate philosophical pedagogy and faciliation skills;
> plan and facilitate philosophy seminars and discussons;
> collaborate with peers and professionals in a range of settings;
> reflect on their experience in a structured and consistent manner;
> develop leadership and organizational skills;
> participate in disucssion forums with peers;
> obtain event organization and management skills.
This module consists of dedicated practical training that enables Philosophy students to engage in practical experience beyond the University, including facilitating philosophical learning with children and gaining experience in event management and organisation of a Philosophy sessions or events. After completing their practical training, students will be given a work placement to facilitate sessions that will creatively engage children in philosophical thinking. Participants will be supported throughout in developing ideas and plans for facilitating philosophy sessions. During their work placement, students will also write a reflexive overview of their experience and how it relates to more general philosophical themes and issues.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Specified Learning Activities | 27 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 98 |
Total | 125 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Practical Examination: Training and Placement This component is mandatory to pass the module. |
Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 50 |
Assignment: Final Reflexive Assignment | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Portfolio: Portfolio of Lesson Plans | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | Yes | 25 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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Repeat (CFP) | Within Three Semesters |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback will be given to individual students post-assessment.
Name | Role |
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Ms Natalia Burakowska | Tutor |