P4C Pathways

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Sequences of lessons, progression and curricula

Our pathways section shows how p4c can integrate into subject areas, enrich cross-curricular initiatives and become a coherent and progressive element in teaching and learning. If you use the sub-menus in the left column, you will be able to filter the list according to the resource category. Sort any table in this section using the column headings. Our categories are:

  • Collections are pages of resources selected by teachers of different subjects and age groups of pupils. Collections enable members to benefit from other peoples' experiences, ideas, resources and curriculum models.
  • Themes are sequences of lessons built around important concepts. They will be useful in planning work around topics or a series of lessons on a philosophical theme.
  • Subjects category contains information, ideas and arguments to help you use philosophical inquiry in the teaching of individual subjects. It complements the collections submitted by teachers.
  • Progression is important. We share ideas for achieving different aspects of progression in p4c.
  • Across curricula concentrates on priorities such as: social and emotional aspects of learning (SEAL), critical and creative thinking, speaking and listening, citizenship, global citizenship, learning to learn and the creative curriculum.
Title Category Author Createdsort icon
Activities as Stimuli
Suggestions for using activities, as opposed to texts, images or objects, as stimuli for enquiries.
Across Curricula, Notes and Activities Jason Buckley 05/06/2011
The Ugly Duckling - a possible early inquiry
Collections Roger Sutcliffe 04/03/2011
Roger's recommendations for initial practice
Collections Roger Sutcliffe 04/03/2011
Thought experiments and role plays
A collection of thought experiments and role plays to explore concepts and test maxims
Collections Steve Williams 05/10/2009
Theme 5 - Good to be me - Menu
A list of concepts under the general theme of 'Good to be me'.
Primary SEAL Roger Sutcliffe 31/08/2009
Theme 1 - New Beginnings - Menu
A single powerpoint slide listing the concepts collected under the theme of 'New Beginnings'.
Primary SEAL Roger Sutcliffe 31/08/2009
Theme 1 - New Beginnings - Collection
Primary SEAL Roger Sutcliffe 31/08/2009
'Good to be me' script
A dialogue bringing together a number of the key concepts under the Primary SEAL theme 5: 'Good to be me'.
Scripts and Dialogues, Primary SEAL Roger Sutcliffe 10/08/2009
Theme 5 - Good to be me - Collection
Primary SEAL Roger Sutcliffe 06/08/2009
Good to be me: SEAL theme 5
A 6-page document providing a way into the Primary Seal Theme, 'Good to be me'. It provides a menu of choices, ideally for children themselves, that enable them to explore 10 of the key concepts related to the main theme.
Primary SEAL Roger Sutcliffe 06/08/2009
Maths, oracy, dialogue and p4c
An article about dialogic maths education with examples and recommendations
Subjects Rod Cunningham 05/02/2009
Towards an inquiry-based curriculum
Roger Sutcliffe examines the concept of 'an enquiry-based curriculum
Across Curricula, P4C Articles Roger Sutcliffe 03/02/2009
P4C trainers' collection
A collection of materials that trainers can use on courses
Collections Steve Williams 03/02/2009
Selected resources for pupils aged 3-7
Collections The Editor 28/11/2008
Research Groups: Louis Pasteur
A script in six parts raising issues about causation, fame, knowledge, ethics, discovery, science and animal rights. The materials include a 'mystery' and could provide half a term of work.
Scripts and Dialogues, Themes Steve Williams 06/09/2008
A short course in logic
LogicWorks. A short course in logic for teachers and pupils to help with progression in thinking, writing and dialogue.
Progression, Reasoning Concepts Roger Sutcliffe 23/06/2008
Philosophical inquiry in subject areas
What benefits could philosophical inquiry have for learning in the subject areas?
Subjects Steve Williams 23/06/2008
Tourism
A lesson plan to explore the concept of tourism.
Subjects, Dialogues James Nottingham 21/06/2008