philosophy teacher secondary school

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.

Alternative Labels

high school philosophy teacher

philosophical studies high school teacher

philosophical studies teacher in secondary school

philosophy teacher

philosophy teacher high school

philosophy tutor secondary school

secondary school philosophy tutor

secondary school teacher of philosophy

teacher of philosophy in secondary schools

Regulatory Aspect

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http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt teaching to student's capabilities apply intercultural teaching strategies apply teaching strategies assess students assign homework assist students in their learning compile course material demonstrate when teaching develop course outline give constructive feedback guarantee students' safety liaise with educational staff liaise with educational support staff maintain students' discipline manage student relationships monitor developments in field of expertise monitor student's behaviour perform classroom management prepare lesson content teach philosophy

Essential Knowledge

curriculum objectives history of philosophy instructional strategies learning difficulties metaphysics philosophical schools of thought philosophy post-secondary school procedures secondary school procedures

Optional Skills and Competences

arrange parent teacher meeting assist in the organisation of school events consult student's support system escort students on a field trip facilitate teamwork between students identify cross-curricular links with other subject areas identify learning disorders keep records of attendance manage resources for educational purposes monitor educational developments oversee extra-curricular activities perform playground surveillance prepare youths for adulthood provide lesson materials recognise indicators of gifted student work with virtual learning environments

Optional Knowledge

adolescent socialisation behaviour cultural history disability types ethics logic morality political ideologies politics sociology theology

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e8b93ce7-e39b-4261-a25a-9b84764eb724

Status

released

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