I am running the following courses in Derby in the Spring and Summer terms of 2008. If you wish to attend any, please download and return the BOOKING FORM. You can use this form for all the courses you wish to book.
Thinking and writing. 3 July 2008. A course for key stages 2 and 3.
Stimulate pupils to write using Philosophy for Children. Move them beyond the use of writing frames towards clear, self-sustained thinking and written expression. Attendees will take away a host of practical ideas.
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Concepts in question. A one-day course key stages 2 and 3
Building concepts through Philosophy for Children
This series of courses will include suggestions for stimulus material and activities to draw out complex thinking about important concepts. It will help teachers of Philosophy for Children to plan themed sequences of enquiries and find a balance between questioning, enquiry and persistence in tackling important philosophical issues. The course may also be of special interest to teachers who want deeper thinking about some concepts in the SEAL (Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning) project or who are working on combining some subjects into a concept-rich curriculum.
Concepts in question : Friendship and Identity. 29 April 2008
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Concepts in question: Fairness and justice. 2 June 2008
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Readers Theatre. 21 April 2008. A one-day course for key stages 3 and 4
Bring texts to life with a superb technique for collaborative reading.
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Gill Holland, Consultant, Education Bradford
Inspirational! The first time I have been on a course without my mind wandering! Bradford will be fed up of me going on about it. Thank you so much!
David Watson, Headteacher, Tweedmouth Middle School, Northumberland.
A thoroughly enjoyable experience – to be entertained and taught. I learned a very great deal. Thank you.
S. El-Darsh, KS3 Co-ordinator for English, Kingsbury High School
Excellent. Very practical – I could go back straight away and use some of the techniques.
Readers Theatre. 9 June 2008. A one-day course for key stages 1 and 2
Bring texts to life with a superb technique for collaborative reading.
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Melloney Arnett, Literacy Team Leader, Peckham Park Primary School, London
An excellent and fulfilling AND most rewarding day. The seminar opened the doors to a wide range of lessons in cross-curricular subjects. Will certainly use ideas in school.
Kris Sheppard, Performing arts Co-ordinator, Hinguar Primary School
This was a truly brilliant course and I will be returning to school next week to attempt a Readers Theatre topic on the Saxons.
David Watson, Headteacher, Tweedmouth Middle School, Northumberland
A thoroughly enjoyable experience - to be entertained and taught. I learned a very great deal. Thank you.
