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CPD Event for Teachers and Educators of Primary and Secondary school children
Background
The University of Aberdeen will host a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event for primary and secondary educators on Philosophy with Children.
The course is intended to provide professional development in facilitating group discussion on philosophical topics as a method for developing pupil skills (Philosphical Inquiry). Philosophical Inquiry encourages the development of pupil skills at the core of the Curriculum for Excellence, including applying critical thinking in new contexts, thinking creatively to solve problems, understanding different beliefs and learning to participate responsibly in a community of inquiry.
Research indicates that pupils engaged in collaborative group discussion on philosophical questions benefit from:
· Increased self-confidence· Better numeracy and literacy skills· Greater ability to think creatively and critically about complex matters· Greater ability to understand, recognize and respect alternative reasonable viewpoints· Improved social behaviour, participation and concentration
Philosophy for Children is a pedagogy that, when used creatively and in collaboration with children, develops their ability to make connections and think critically, to solve problems and learn in a creative and constructive way, and gives them ownership of their learning. It also allows teachers to see children as real learners and helps them facilitate rather than drive learning.
Jane CraikHead Teacher, Tullynessle Primary School, Aberdeenshire
Course Aims
This CPD event will cover all the essential aspects of Philosophy with Children including:
- Understanding Philosophy with Children, its aims and benefits
- How to run a Philosophy Inquiry with children
- How Philosophy with Children integrates with the Scottish Curriculum
Would you like more information?
Further information can be found here. If you require any further assistance, please contact CPD Services, Research and Innovation, University of Aberdeen, Room 36 University Office, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX. Tel: 01224 272523. Fax: 01224 272319. Email: cpdservices@abdn.ac.uk.
- Venue
- University of Aberdeen, King's College campus