Philosophy 101

Developing philosophy statements is part of which phase of the Curriculum Review Cycle?

• Maintain and Revise (Phase 4)

• Implement (Phase 2)

• Analyze/Assess (Phase 5)

• Develop (Phase 1)

• Reflect/Revise (Phase 3)

When reflecting upon developing a department philosophy statement, I wonder about...

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How should the departments utilize philosophy statements this year?

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How are the members of your department aligned to a common philosophy?

• We are on the same page of the same book!

• We are in the same chapter but not on the same page.

• We are in different books, but the same genre.

• We are in completely different genres!

I see the value in developing philosophy statements.

• YES!!!!!

• Nah.

• Maybe???

Reorder the following five components of the Concordia philosophy statements:

• Title

• Belief Statement  

• Research/Best Practice

• Sources

• Subject Transfer Goals

Draw a picture that represents the essence of your department's philosophy statement.