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 This
page contains links to syllabi and course material published
on the web by philosophy instructors. It is edited by Andrew
Carpenter, an assistant professor of Philosophy at Antioch
College.
Why do this? Teachers of philosophy often find it interesting
to learn how others organize courses. Students looking for
topics for independent studies or thesis research can get
useful information, as can faculty who are constructing
new courses...
Site
Includes:
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 Pathways
to Philosophy
Geoffrey
Klempner
A distance
learning course based at the Department of Philosophy, University
of Sheffield, run in association with the Philosophical
Society of England. The site includes extracts from the
six Pathways programs, a study guide, introductory book
list, examples of students' work, and selections from an
archive of correspondence with Pathways students. Visitors
can submit problems on the 'Ask a Philosopher' page.
Since
1995, over 200 students from 30 countries world wide have
enrolled on the Pathways programs.
Launched in August 1997, the Pathways web site has risen
to become the number one distance learning site on the World
Wide Web dedicated to philosophy.
Pathways
is a no frills web site, easy to navigate and packed with
information about studying philosophy. If you have nothing
urgent to do right now, why not spend some time with us?
Pathways offers a range of six mind expanding philosophy
programs under the guidance of an academic mentor. The programs
are self-contained, designed to be intellectually challenging
while remaining accessible to students who have no prior
knowledge of philosophy. Our aim is to illuminate and provoke,
to challenge preconceived ideas, and make you see things
differently.
Each Pathways program is written as an original contribution
to philosophy, aimed at capturing the interest of students
of all ranges of ability from absolute beginners to graduates.
At whatever level you are able to engage with the study
materials, you will find a lively and sympathetic response
from your mentor.
Other
Pathway Sites:
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Dads
and Daughters is the national membership organization of
fathers with daughters. DADs provides tools to strengthen
our relationships with our daughters and to transform the
pervasive messages that value our daughters more for how
they look than who they are.
DADs
began in the spring of 1999 with the support of philanthropist
and father Michael Kieschnick. Michael was (and is) very
involved in the lives of his children. He and his wife make
every effort to help their kids be true to themselves. Still,
Michael could see how the media and our culture were beginning
to affect his daughter in negative ways.
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Educate
the Children is dedicated exclusively to primary education.
Covering the whole of the National Curriculum and using
the latest teaching and learning strategies, Educate the
Children is designed to meet the needs of today's child.
Target
audiences are Primary Teachers, Parents and Pupils (5-11
years old).
All resources are free and all materials adhere to the curriculum
guidelines set down by the UK government (QCA Schemes of
Work and National Curriculum 2000). However, most materials
are suitable for any other countries educational system.
The site is split up into zones, the Teacher Zone, Parent
Zone, Learning Zone and Info Zone. Currently the Teacher
Zone is the biggest zone with over 1000 lesson plans and
worksheets, the parent zone is currently in development
but still contains a wide range of articles and activities
for parents (well activities for their children!). The Learning
and Info zones are still in development.
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"Heroism
in Action" was created by three diverse students, Alice
Barnes from Australia, Niccolò Dalla Palma from Italy, and
Jonathan from the United States. Using the latest
in web technologies, this interactive website forces us
to think about who our heroes are, about how we choose our
heroes, and about who our heroes might be for a better future.
In this way, Heroism in Action not only recognizes the daily
feats of heroism, but also encourages us to take action.
The lesson to be learned is that real heroism is not simply
about death defying feats, but is about making a difference
in the lives of others and their communities.
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Dr.
Charles B. Winborne
This
innovative site is a virtual classroom, a teacher's dream.
As a tool, Learning Park's Virtual School and Virtual Classrooms
are ideal compliments to public, private, and home school.
A Learning-Park
"Course" is a well-developed, systematic line
of study, similar to (but often less extensive than) a high
school or college course. Course descriptions include an
approximate number of hours required for mastery. Courses
should include opportunities for interaction and self-testing.
All courses should be linked to 6 other World Wide Web learning
resources; and, some of these links MUST connect to alternative
perspectives and interpretations of the courses' subject
matter.
Courses
are not generally associated with human teachers.
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A
distance learning course based at the Department of Philosophy,
University of Sheffield, run in association with the Philosophical
Society of England. The site includes extracts from the six
Pathways programs, a study guide, introductory book list,
examples of students' work, and selections from an archive
of correspondence with Pathways students. Visitors can submit
problems on the 'Ask a Philosopher' page.
The
Pathways programs are run in association with The Philosophical
Society of England, which publishes the journal 'The Philosopher'.
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This site
by I Lee offers quick click to Search Engines, Search Tools,
and other Research Guides. A virtual Library of useful URLs
including philosophy. How to write an A+ research paper, do
presentation, write footnotes, endnotes, parenthetical references
and bibliography using MLA style documentation. Numerous examples
given, including Internet citations.
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Created
and maintained by David
Lourie. This site blends philosophy with
humour and spirituality. It has won the "10 Best On The
Web" Award. The Buddhist cartoon strip has been translated
into 8 languages.
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Learning
Resources Search Engine.
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Teaching
Philosophy provides an open forum for the exchange and
evaluation of ideas, information, and materials concerning
the teaching of philosophy. Published quarterly, each issue
contains articles, discussions, reports, and case studies
on practical and theoretical issues. Areas explored include
the relationship between philosophy and its teaching, the
nature of philosophy curricula, courses and methods, and the
unique problems that exist for philosophy teachers.
The
journal investigates experimental and interdisciplinary
courses with philosophical content as well as those that
develop the philosophical aspects of other fields. Readers
will learn about innovative teaching methods, successful
classroom stratagems, and the use of new materials. An extensive
review section includes reviews of new books, computer software,
and instructional videos.
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There is
a substantial list of websites to help students learn to write
academic essays in philosophy.
Resources
include:
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