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Philosophical theory and contemporary relevance: personalised, object-based learning in philosophical studies and the methods and practices of acquiring and developing core critical skills

Lookup NU author(s): Professor David RoseORCiD

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This is the authors' accepted manuscript of a report that has been published in its final definitive form by Centre for Knowledge, Science & Society, Newcastle University, 2009.

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Abstract

‘The Project’ is an innovative learning methodology which develops students’ reflective self-awareness of the core, critical skills of philosophical thought. It is a personalised, object-centered research project that beds philosophical concepts into real debates and actual objects and simultaneously demonstrates the relevance and value of philosophical thought beyond the walls of academia. The intention of the mini-project is to research three principal questions: (1) is the Project more appropriate to the development of core critical skills than traditional programmes? (2) Are students actually aware of the benefits of personalised learning? And (3) are students aware of the value of philosophical knowledge and concepts beyond the academy?

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Author(s): Rose DE

Publication type: Report

Publication status: Unpublished

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Year: 2009

Pages: 93

Institution: Centre for Knowledge, Science & Society, Newcastle University

Notes: Report produced for The Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies of the Higher Education Academy

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