Some philosophy units are now offered in open learning mode: PHL1070, PHL1080, PHL2110 and PHL2150 all have open learning equivalents. Where this is the case, an alternative teaching strategy is available which makes use of the resource materials prepared for the open learning courses and allows more flexible scheduling of classes. It is possible for students to take any of these courses without need to attend regular classes on campus, and to take them in any semester or over the summer. Students interested in this option should contact the department.
Closely associated with resource-based teaching is an alternative assessment program. The Keller Plan is used in most open learning philosophy courses. In the plan, a series of assessment tasks are completed in a specified order. Typically, the series involves short exercises, an essay, and tests. Each task has to be completed at a satisfactory standard before moving on to the next, but students nominate the standard to count as satisfactory (pass, credit or distinction) and can retry on any task until that standard is achieved.
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