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Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers

  • Education and Training

Tasks

What tasks do Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers perform?

  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.

  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.

  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.

  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.


Knowledge

What do Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers need to know?

  • Philosophy and Theology

    Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.

  • English Language

    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

  • Education and Training

    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.


Skills

What skills do Postsecondary Philosophy and Religion Teachers need?

  • Reading Comprehension

    Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.



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