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A Level Philosophy and Ethics Mrs Joanne Collins Mrs Hannah White

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Page 1: A Level Philosophy and Ethics Mrs Joanne Collins Mrs Hannah White

A Level Philosophy and Ethics

Mrs Joanne Collins

Mrs Hannah White

Page 2: A Level Philosophy and Ethics Mrs Joanne Collins Mrs Hannah White

Philosophy and Ethics at High Storrs

• As a subject we are becoming one of the most popular choices at High Storrs as well as one of the highest achieving subjects.

• For the last 3 years over 85% of our students met or exceeded their ALPS target grades at A2.

• Last year 87% of students were on or above target.

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Why study Philosophy and Ethics?

• You have wondered if there are any explanations as to who we are and what we are doing here and how we should behave.

• You enjoy discussion and debating moral and philosophical issues.

• You have good literary skills and want to use them in a new and challenging way.

• You like to challenge your own beliefs and learn what others think.

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Why study Philosophy and Ethics?

• You have a general interest in religion and ethics and enjoy learning what other people think and believe.

• You enjoy using critical thinking and analytical skills to solve problems and dilemmas.

• You are enjoying RE at GCSE level and wish to take it further – AS level Philosophy and Ethics is now one of the most popular choices at KS5 – with good reason!

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The course

• The DFE guidelines require specifications allow students to demonstrate knowledge and understanding and skills through three of the following four approaches

Philosophy of Religion

Religious Ethics

Textual Studies

( Systematic Study of One Religion)

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What do we study? – a possible draft specification we are considering would cover the following -

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What will lessons be like?

• A lot of lessons will be discussion based – so you need to be prepared to think on your feet and be prepared to share your thoughts with others – quality note making is a MUST.

• Some lessons you will be researching using textbooks or computers before presenting ideas back to the class

• A wide variety of media will be used to keep you informed – and hopefully entertained.

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Additional study

• A strong interest in philosophical and ethical issues is a key requirement of this course.

• The most successful students are those who commit fully to the course, complete additional reading and seek methods of enriching their own knowledge and understanding.

• Guidance as to how to do this will be offered to all students but we cannot emphasise enough the need to have a passion for the subject and to be prepared to undertake independent learning.

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Essays

• You will also be given regular essays as units progress to enable you to develop your essay writing skills and to ensure your understanding of completed work – these will need to be completed by set deadlines.

• These essays will be marked using exam criteria to give you an idea of how you are performing.

• You will also do timed assessments in class to prepare you for the exam.

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How should I organise myself?• You will be expected to keep a file of notes for both

Philosophy and Ethics – a lever arch binder is recommended.

• Lessons may well be discussion based and you are expected to make your own notes for purposes of revision

• You will be given handouts and assignments and will be expected to keep these in a safe place for easy reference.

• Organisation is a KEY SKILL for study at AS/A Level.• Your folder will be periodically checked by your teacher

so that we are able to report on your progress

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Any questions please email Mrs Collins or Mrs White directly

[email protected]@highstorrs.sheffield.sch.uk

Or call

0114 267 0000

(just don’t expect any straight answers if you want to become a philosopher!)

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Final thought…

Is it better to question the world around you or to accept what you

think you know to be true?

How do you know what is true?