Friday 29 April 2016

1.1: Introduction


Character in the Professions: Teaching

Discussion Board 

Unit 1.1: Introduction


Introduction to the Course

Please use these discussion boards to interact with your fellow learners. The discussion boards provide a unique opportunity for learners to debate ideas and thoughts generated by the ‘Character in the Professions: Teaching’ course and reflect on the application of theory discussed in your professional lives. Please begin by sharing your thoughts on the following questions:

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Character in the Professions: Teaching




 Welcome to this online course on character and virtue ethics in the teaching profession. The course is centred on the moral theory of virtue ethics. This theory promotes the importance of personal character and virtues for making the right decisions, at the right time, in the right place and with the right people.


As you work your way through the course you will be directed to post comments, answer questions, and share your thoughts with fellow learners on these discussion boards. We encourage you to do so as much as possible. It is important to treat fellow learners with respect. Please read the Discussion Board Guidelines before proceeding. By posting comments on the discussion boards, it is understood that you agree to adhere to these guidelines.

We hope you enjoy the course!