Learning objective 7-4: Applied philosophy
Students will gain knowledge, skills, and experience to:
- describe and explain how philosophical inquiry can be applied to a range of issues.
Indicators
- Describes the basic assumptions or implications in questions and practical issues.
- Explains the role of basic assumptions in everyday, practical issues.
Possible context elaborations
- Describe and explain the basic assumptions that underpin a specific topic. For example, animal welfare legislation, school rules, or conventions about downloading.
- The basic assumptions that underpin secondary education in New Zealand. Is gaining an education the same as gaining formal qualifications?
Assessment for qualifications
See
NCEA assessment: level 2 for suggestions of achievement standards and unit standards that could be used to assess this learning.
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Last updated October 24, 2011
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