Development and Implementation of St Andrews Philosophy Online Distance-Learning Programme

Lisa Jones and Peter Clarke

Philosophy Department, University of St Andrews

Start date: July 2006

The project is to research, develop and ultimately implement a brand new online distance-learning programme in philosophy. The distance-learning programme is envisaged to deliver philosophy modules via an e-learning vehicle (most likely WebCT), leading to an award of Diploma in H. E. in Philosophy from St Andrews University (120 credits at SCQF levels 7-8). The development of this online programme is proposed in response to a perceived need for such an e-learning opportunity in philosophy amongst secondary school teachers (particularly due to the new requirement for secondary school teachers of philosophy in Scotland to have achieved a certain level of credits in philosophy). By offering an online distance-learning Diploma, we would be enabling secondary school teachers of philosophy to amass the philosophy credits they need and, more importantly, build their confidence in teaching the subject at Higher level.

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