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Training Available

Teacher education in facilitating the philosophical community of inquiry is provided by the Philosophy for Children Association of New Zealand. Basic training consists of a two day workshop, which consists of an experiential learning component (being a participant in four communities of inquiry) and several very practical "how to" sessions. Workshops are suitable for both primary and secondary school teachers. Student teachers, philosophers, parents and other interested people are also welcome to attend.


P4CNZ Level One Certification (recognised by the Federation of Australasian Philosophy for Children Associations - FAPSA)) requires completion of the two day workshop, followed by ten documented sessions in the classroom, plus an observation and feedback by an experienced practitioner.

P4CNZ usually offers two or three open workshops per year. In-service training can be arranged, for a minimum of ten teachers. Information about this year's workshops and trainings can be found in below.  If you would like to enquire about these workshops or about registering for these workshops, send an email to
v.kovach@auckland.ac.nz.  Registration information is below.

 

P4CNZ AGM

Thursday 31st July   Time: 6.30

Place:  Resource Room, 3rd Floor, Arts 2.  Corner Symonds St and Grafton R

(Note that the Philosophy Department has moved, and this is our new address.  We will put some signs up so you can find us.  Start looking for them near the corner of Symonds St and Grafton Rd, opposite the Old Choral Hall, and follow them till you find us!)

 

Training Dates for 2008


Unless otherwise indicated, courses listed take place in the reading room of the University of Auckland Philosophy Department, the Fisher Building, Room 211 (2nd Floor, street level), 18 Waterloo Quadrant, Auckland Central.  Other locations for trainings can be arranged on request.

 

 

Next Open P4CNZ Level One Workshop

 

For those wishing to make a start in the classroom, also suitable as a refresher for those already trained (More information below).  Essential for Level One Certification.

 

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June, 2008

9.30am to 4.30 pm

University of Auckland

Cost $165 (Includes lunches, morning and afternoon teas, and a $10 levy paid to FAPSA

 

 

 P4CNZ Workshop Registration

 

To register for the open workshops, send your name, the workshop you wish to attend, your school and contact details to v.kovach@auckland.ac.nz

 

 

Christchurch Workshops in July!

Offered through EducationPlus, University of Canterbury

 

Introducing Philosophy for Children: 15th and 16th July
(A Level One Workshop)

 

Philosophy for Children - Enhancing Facilitation Workshop: 17th July
(for those with some previous training and experience)

Registration and information should soon be posted on: http://www.edplus.canterbury.ac.nz

 

Special Announcement!  One day introductory P4C workshop

 

An introductory P4C workshop is being offered through the Learning Network NZ, facilitated by James Nottingham from the United Kingdom, on May 7th 2008.  Two other workshops, one in Auckland and one in Christchurch, are being offered by James, both of which involve elements of the Philosophy for Children approach.  For more information see this flyer from the Learning Network.

 

(Note that attendance at these workshops does not meet the Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Association standards for Level One Certification.  FAPSA requires a minimum of 12 hours of training)

 

More Information About the Level One Training Workshop: Getting Started in the Classroom


PROGRAMME
The workshop programme contains a mix of experiential learning and practical pedagogy. There will be four sessions in which participants will be involved in a "community of inquiry" in the same way that their students would be. This serves to model a variety of processes and to introduce a range of stimulus materials. In between the communities of inquiry practical pedagogy sessions will cover the following topics: the nature of the community of inquiry, the role of the facilitator, questioning techniques for developing philosophical inquiry, using exercises and discussion plans, keeping the discussion philosophical, planning and evaluating sessions and a survey of available resources.

The lead facilitator for the workshop is Dr Vanya Kovach, who may be assisted by newly qualified P4C teacher educators.


CERTIFICATION
The workshop is designed to equip you to begin philosophical inquiry in the classroom. Participants who wish to may gain a certificate as a P4C facilitator, which is recognised throughout Australasia, by attending this workshop, then conducting and documenting 10 sessions with a class, and undergoing an observation and feedback process with an experienced facilitator. The fee for observation is $100.

 

 

 

 

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