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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