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Beyond the Obvious - Critical Thinking and Philosophy
Beyond the Obvious - Critical Thinking and Philosophy
Contact person: Ms Germantse (HT Administration/English Faculty)
100 hours - Critical Thinking
100 hours - Philosophy
Beyond the Obvious is structured around the NSW Department of Education approved* 100 hour course syllabus for both Critical Thinking and Philosophy.
Cost: FREE
*Department-approved elective courses are not credited on the Record of School Achievement (RoSA).
Studying this course will not prevent your child getting a RoSA, however, they can only take one class of this nature.
How do you know something is actually true?
Can you trust everything you see online?
Is it ever okay to break the rules?
Why do smart people disagree?
What makes an argument convincing?
Why do people believe different things?
Can we ever really know the truth?
investigate life's biggest questions
recognise bias, assumptions and misinformation
challenge ideas respectfully through discussion and debate
evaluate whether information is reliable
explore ethical dilemmas with no simple answers
understand different ways people think and make decisions
Beyond the Obvious invites students to explore the big questions that shape our world while developing the skills to think critically, reason logically and evaluate ideas with confidence. Through engaging discussion, inquiry and real-world issues, students learn to challenge assumptions, consider different perspectives and make well-informed decisions. More than simply learning new content, students develop the habits of mind needed to navigate an increasingly complex world with curiosity, confidence and integrity.
Who is this course for?
Beyond the Obvious is designed for students who:
are naturally curious and enjoy asking questions,
like discussing ideas, solving problems, investigating real-world issues and considering the reasons behind what people believe and how they make decisions.
HPGE students - take your thinking beyond the traditional school subjects
Everyone! To succeed in this course you need an open mind and willingness to participate.
Beyond the Obvious intro video.mp4An example of the types of topics you might explore
What is knowledge?
How do we know what is true?
What makes an argument convincing?
How do advertising and social media influence us?
What makes a decision fair or ethical?
How can we become better thinkers?
What will my learning and assessments look like?
Throughout the course you'll explore real-world media, investigate controversial claims, explore famous philosophical questions, participate in collaborative discussions and learn skills that will help you in every subject you study.
Students will have the opportunity to use a variety of forms of informal assessment including:
multimedia
writing
speaking and presenting
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