A Level Philosophy and Ethics Mrs Joanne Collins Mrs Hannah White.
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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.
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.
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!
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)
What do we study? – a possible draft specification we are considering would cover the following -
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.
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.
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.
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
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!)
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?