Philosophy for Children Level 1

This course will give teachers the Level 1 qualification in Philosophy
for Children, an approach that succeeds in encouraging enquiry skills,
better speaking and listening, better reasoning, and a deep
consideration of values.
It is applicable at all levels of education and in a wide variety of
subjects and contexts.


“Things are quite complicated and P4C gives us a chance to help
each other understand.”

P4C has been developed over 30 years, and is now practised in
60 countries worldwide.
The Philosophy for Children course allows participants to explore how
they can develop pupils’ skills in questioning, active listening, reasoning
& reflection, and encourage dispositions such as open-mindedness,
courage, tenacity and reasonableness that are key to personal and
social growth.

Certificated by SAPERE (Society for the Advancement of
Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education), the course is
based on Mathew Lipman’s Community of Enquiry approach and is
suitable for all phases.


Who is it for?

Teachers, classroom assistants, curriculum leaders, advisors, managers
and lecturers have all found this course helpful in their work.
It has proved particularly useful to schools and colleges focusing on:
- communication skills,
- enquiry-based learning,
- emotional literacy,
- under-achieving and gifted and talented learners,
- values education and
- critical thinking.

Aims of the course

- to provide practical ways of developing good thinking, questioning and
  communication skills
- to develop skills in the facilitation of learning dialogues
- to develop skills in encouraging communities of enquiry
- to provide specific evaluation and assessment techniques
- to experience P4C as a participant, and support reflect on its process
   and effects
- to encourage P4C application in participants’ specific contexts

Course content

The course explores:
- the nature of Philosophy for Children,
- the techniques and resources that ensure its successful application in
  schools and colleges,
- its connection with wider agendas like: Teaching Thinking,
  Emotional Intelligence, Every Child Matters and Pupil Voice.

Course participants will:
- experience a number of Community of Enquiry sessions,
- consider the principles of P4C and their expression in its practice,
- use a range of practical strategies that further encourage good thinking,
  collaboration and communication skills
- consider ways of monitoring progress.

Structure of the course

The course extends over 10-12 hours.
We recommend the course is delivered as:
two full days
or
one full day followed by,
2 half day sessions sessions.

“Simply put, this course has changed the way I teach.”

Because the course is very interactive, it is helpful if participants
try out the approach, techniques and resources in their own
context between sessions.

Cost

Please contact us for details:

tel. 01670 783482
ian@thinkwell.org.uk

After course support can be arranged.