Finally, there’s a school where embracing curiosity is not only encouraged, it’s required.
United Kingdom of Great Britain & N. Ireland (Press Release) October 5, 2007 --
People with a love of learning seem to have a sixth sense – they aren’t satisfied until they know why things are the way they are. Finally, there’s a school where embracing that curiosity is not only encouraged, it’s required.
The New Curiosity Shop is an online enrichment school that was founded by Noel Chidwick and Dr. W. Arthur Chapman, two educationalists who believe in learning for the sake of learning. Using their experience in teaching and continuing education, they have taken their idea to the next level with the creation of the online school.
“With the amazing power of technology, combined with high-quality courses supported by enthusiastic tutors who were of the same minds as ourselves, we knew we could create something new and different in learning,” Chidwick said.
Creating something different is exactly what they did. The enrichment school offers a variety of unique online courses, including: Astronomy for Beginners; Family History Begins at Home; Herbal Remedies: The Science Behind Old Wives’ Tales; HIV/AIDS and Society; How to Learn Online; Introduction to Archaeology; Introduction to Forensic Psychology; It’s a long way from Tipperary: Life in the Trenches; Italian for the Tourist: 1; Me, Myself and Others: An Introduction to the Philosophy of the Mind; Scotland in the 13th Century; The Ecology of Your Garden; and The Fire Balloon.
“We deliberately don’t try to emulate a formal college structure online, while at the same time ensure that our courses are as rigorously developed and supported as any course you will find in any place of learning,” Chidwick said.
Currently, the School doesn’t offer accreditation in any subject, so learning is just for fun and general interest. This has drawn in students of all backgrounds, ranging from a professional pilot in California to a retired grandmother from the United Kingdom.
The courses are taught by tutors with teaching experience and extensive knowledge in their subject of choice. Qualified tutors submit their course ideas about their particular subject to Chidwick and Chapman and, once approved, begin building their course online.
Students can enroll at any time, as courses start monthly. The lengths of the programs vary, but are typically several weeks long. Courses are meant to be affordable and materials for most courses are included in the fees. A complete list of available courses, duration and fees is available online at www.newcurioshop.com.
About the New Curiosity Shop
Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, the New Curiosity Shop is an online enrichment school providing high-quality courses in a wide range of subjects. Learning for the pleasure of learning is encouraged with short courses designed to stimulate thinking, provoke questions and provide opportunities for the exploration of ideas. Courses are taught by experienced teachers that are experts in their particular area of study. To learn more about the New Curiosity Shop, visit www.newcurioshop.com.
The New Curiosity Shop is an online enrichment school that was founded by Noel Chidwick and Dr. W. Arthur Chapman, two educationalists who believe in learning for the sake of learning. Using their experience in teaching and continuing education, they have taken their idea to the next level with the creation of the online school.
“With the amazing power of technology, combined with high-quality courses supported by enthusiastic tutors who were of the same minds as ourselves, we knew we could create something new and different in learning,” Chidwick said.
Creating something different is exactly what they did. The enrichment school offers a variety of unique online courses, including: Astronomy for Beginners; Family History Begins at Home; Herbal Remedies: The Science Behind Old Wives’ Tales; HIV/AIDS and Society; How to Learn Online; Introduction to Archaeology; Introduction to Forensic Psychology; It’s a long way from Tipperary: Life in the Trenches; Italian for the Tourist: 1; Me, Myself and Others: An Introduction to the Philosophy of the Mind; Scotland in the 13th Century; The Ecology of Your Garden; and The Fire Balloon.
“We deliberately don’t try to emulate a formal college structure online, while at the same time ensure that our courses are as rigorously developed and supported as any course you will find in any place of learning,” Chidwick said.
Currently, the School doesn’t offer accreditation in any subject, so learning is just for fun and general interest. This has drawn in students of all backgrounds, ranging from a professional pilot in California to a retired grandmother from the United Kingdom.
The courses are taught by tutors with teaching experience and extensive knowledge in their subject of choice. Qualified tutors submit their course ideas about their particular subject to Chidwick and Chapman and, once approved, begin building their course online.
Students can enroll at any time, as courses start monthly. The lengths of the programs vary, but are typically several weeks long. Courses are meant to be affordable and materials for most courses are included in the fees. A complete list of available courses, duration and fees is available online at www.newcurioshop.com.
About the New Curiosity Shop
Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, the New Curiosity Shop is an online enrichment school providing high-quality courses in a wide range of subjects. Learning for the pleasure of learning is encouraged with short courses designed to stimulate thinking, provoke questions and provide opportunities for the exploration of ideas. Courses are taught by experienced teachers that are experts in their particular area of study. To learn more about the New Curiosity Shop, visit www.newcurioshop.com.
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