IAPC Online courses

by Anonymous, Mon, 10/11/2008 - 14:31
Date: 
20/01/2009 (All day)

Introduction
The Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children (IAPC) now conducts two online masters courses each Fall (September - December) and Spring (January - May). The courses last for 15 weeks.

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Brief details
PHLC 501: Teaching Children Philosophical Thinking I (Introduction to P4C)

This innovative course prepares teachers and philosophers to facilitate philosophical dialogue with children and adolescents, in classroom settings and elsewhere. The course is suitable for both beginners and those who wish to build on their current practice and extend their knowledge. Participants will study the theory of Philosophy for Children, engage in an online philosophical community of inquiry, and experiment with Philosophy for Children practices in their own classrooms.

PHLC 502: Teaching Children Philosophical Thinking II (Supervised Practice)

This course provides those who have taken an introductory course or workshop in Philosophy for Children the opportunity to practice engaging students in philosophical inquiry under the supervision of a "philosophy coach" from the IAPC. Participants will submit regular reflections on their classroom experiences, discuss their successes and challenges with an online community, conduct classroom and self-evaluations, and submit one video tape for evaluation to the IAPC.