Doing Philosophy With Young Learners - Teacher Training CPD

Empower your students with critical thinking! This comprehensive course is designed for teachers – especially primary school teachers and elementary school teachers – who want to cultivate deeper philosophical inquiry in the classroom. No prior philosophy training needed!

Learn practical strategies and engaging learning activity ideas to seamlessly integrate philosophical thinking into your lessons. Discover teaching resources you can easily implement to foster a community of inquiry and inspire young learners (ages 7-14).

This course focuses on doing philosophy with students, emphasizing philosophical thinking styles, questioning skills, and the development of critical thinking abilities, rather than rote learning of philosophical history or concepts.

Here's what you'll gain:

• Teaching Strategies & Learning Activities: Practical methods for sparking philosophical discussions.
• Ready-to-Use Resources: Downloadable materials to implement philosophical explorations immediately.
• Expert Tips & Advice: Insights from an experienced philosophy educator.

Key topics covered:

• The Value of Philosophical Thinking: Understand why fostering philosophical inquiry is beneficial for all students.
• Teachers as Philosophical Mentors: Learn how to guide students' philosophical journeys.
• Leading Philosophical Discussions: Techniques for facilitating productive and engaging conversations.
• Developing Philosophical Questioning Skills: Help students formulate insightful and probing questions.
• The P4C Method / Lipman-Sharp P4C Method: Explore the popular and effective "Thinking Together" approach.
• Instilling Skeptical Mindsets: Promote healthy doubt and intellectual curiosity.
• Critical Thinking & Logical Fallacies: Equip students with skills to analyze arguments effectively.
• Exploring Other Cultures: Use philosophical discussions to foster cross-cultural understanding.
• Existentialism for Young Learners: Introduce core existential concepts in an accessible way.

Each video session includes links to valuable external resources – articles, research, and videos – to deepen your understanding. Gain access to a wide array of educational resources and teaching tools to immediately apply your new skills in the classroom.

Ready to philosophise your teaching practice and inspire deep thinking in your students? Sign up now! This course is beneficial for middle school teachers, secondary school teachers, and anyone working with students aged 7-14.