Testing for Deep Understanding
An article on how a very large introduction to ethics course (240 students) can use multiple choice tests that challenge the students to understand and apply their knowledge rather than focusing on mere memorization.
TEACHING LARGE INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY COURSES from Volume 96, Number 2 (Spring 1997) of the APA Newsletters
American Association of Philosophy Teachers--Listserv archive
Journals on the Teaching of Philosophy
Teaching Philosophy
Teaching Philosophy is the only journal devoted to the practical and theoretical discussion of teaching and learning philosophy. Since 1975 it has provided a peer-reviewed forum for the exchange of ideas about the challenges faced by philosophers in the classroom, and has published the largest body of original work on philosophy teaching in the English language. Each quarterly issue offers support for all levels of philosophy instruction with a unique mix of articles, reports, case studies, and reviews.
Metaphilosophy
Metaphilosophy publishes articles and reviews books stressing considerations about philosophy and particular schools, methods, or fields of philosophy. The intended scope is very broad: no method, field, or school is excluded.
