P4C research at VCS
A report on the effects of P4C at The Village Community School, Derby, 1992.
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Stimulus materials, articles and projects
Our library is the place to find stimulus materials, recommended resources, original stories, lesson plans, inspiring articles and a host of other items to help you bring about great philosophical inquiries.
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Use written dialogues
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By Steve Williams
Benefits of choosing a written dialogue as a stimulus and of having pupils write dialogues .
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By Jason Buckley
A story about how a new dam threatens the way of life, and livelihoods, of villagers downstream. Includes ideas for enquiries.
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Topic:Stories & Storytelling
Unfinished Business: Sharing the Burden
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By Jason Buckley
A open-ended dialogue about sharing and fairness. A group of teenagers are planning a hiking trip. How should they share the load?
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By Jason Buckley
A open-ended dialogue about fairies and reality.
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By Jason Buckley
A man searches for and finds a way to live forever but is chased by death. Story and ideas for a discussion about morality and fate with KS2 children.
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Topic:Stories & Storytelling
Sir Wilfred and the Dragon
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By Jason Buckley
A story about a cynical dragon, unimpressed by the do-gooding antics of the knight in shining armour about to slay it.
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The King’s Last Command
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By Jason Buckley
The story of a good king who, against the wishes of his people, decides to give his powers away to them.
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A New Friend?
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By Jason Buckley
A girl's father uses an invention to find a replacement for an old friend - with exactly the same personality. Story and suggestions for exploring the nature of friendship.
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The Philosophy Club
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By Steve Williams
Advice, methods and photocopiable materials to assist philosophical dialogue with pupils aged 10 and over.
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Topic:E-Books
Me, Myself and Us
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By Jason Buckley
A teenager dreams he is discussing his future with versions of himself from the past and the future. Story and ideas for a discussion of personal decision-making.
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Topic:Stories & Storytelling
The Murder of Stephen Lawrence
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By Steve Williams
This year, 2008, is 15 years on from the murder of Stephen Lawrence. This edition of Newswise from 1999 marks the event and still gives us plenty to think about .
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Topic:News Resources
Dragons and Giants
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By Steve Williams
Lesson ideas for the story 'Frog and Toad Together' by Arnold Lobel.
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By Jason Buckley
An original and amusing story to explore the concepts of fairness, equal treatment and difference.
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By Steve Bramall
A (very) abridged version of Descartes' classic philosophical text for use with p4c classes.
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By Roger Sutcliffe
A lesson outline and ways of developing thinking about a (fake) picture of a cat seeing a 'reflection' of a lion in a mirror.
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The ants, the grasshopper and the owl
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By Steve Williams
A story about a grasshopper who struggles to find a way in the world. Specially written for p4c.com in response to a forum discussion.
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Topic:Stories & Storytelling
Little Blue and Little Yellow
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By Karin Murris
Recommendation and ideas for the picture book by Leo Lionni .
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Topic:Picture Books
Starfleet Cadets: a role play by email
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By Steve Williams
This is an email role play you can run for pupils for fun, philosophy,maths and literacy. (Or forget the email.)
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Towards an inquiry-based curriculum
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By Roger Sutcliffe
A look at the concept of an inquiry-based curriculum.
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By Nick Chandley
Suggestions for use with an article on how food supplements may reduce crime.
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By Nick Chandley
A poem by Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965), whose most recognised work would be the lyrics to 'Morning Has Broken'. The poem is a stimulus for interesting discussions at all levels on memory.
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Topic:Recommended!
The Good Twin?
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By Jason Buckley
An original story about being good, doing good and being good at something. Lesson ideas are included.
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By Roger Sutcliffe
A lesson plan for the SIP 3rd session, with 3 exercises: community building (turn-taking), enquiry building (keywording), and concept-stretching (belonging).
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Supported Initial Practice – Session 3 – KS2
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By Roger Sutcliffe
This unit builds on session 2, and consists of 3 exercises: community building (turn-taking), enquiry-building (keywording), and concept building (belonging).
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Topic:Lesson Outlines