Description
Philosophy teachers at secondary schools provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually subject teachers, specialised and instructing in their own field of study, philosophy. They prepare lesson plans and materials, monitor the students progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate the students knowledge and performance on the subject of phylosophy through practical, usually physical, tests and examinations.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
metaphysicsphilosophical schools of thoughtinstructional strategiesphilosophypost-secondary school procedureshistory of philosophysecondary school procedureslearning difficultiescurriculum objectivescultural historyadolescent socialisation behavioursociologydisability typestheologypolitical ideologiespoliticsethicslogicmorality
Practical Skills
give constructive feedbackprepare lesson contentliaise with educational support staffapply teaching strategiesassist students in their learningdemonstrate when teachingperform classroom managementteach philosophyguarantee students' safetyassess studentsliaise with educational staffmanage student relationshipsmaintain students' disciplineadapt teaching to student's capabilitiescompile course materialassign homeworkdevelop course outlineapply intercultural teaching strategiesmonitor developments in field of expertisemonitor student's behaviourwork with virtual learning environmentsmanage resources for educational purposesmonitor educational developmentsescort students on a field tripconsult student's support systemfacilitate teamwork between studentsarrange parent teacher meetingkeep records of attendanceidentify cross-curricular links with other subject areasrecognise indicators of gifted studentoversee extra-curricular activitiesassist in the organisation of school eventsidentify learning disordersprepare youths for adulthoodperform playground surveillanceprovide lesson materials