Learn how to use Philosophy for Children (P4C) to help children develop critical thinking in relation to extremism and terrorism.
In this course, the P4C approach is combined with a new set of teaching and learning resources for 9-13-year-olds. The resources were developed by senior P4C trainers in response to the terrorist attacks in Manchester, Yorkshire and London in 2016/7 and is aimed at teachers with some experience of P4C and who are Year 5 and 6 teachers in primary or secondary teachers of English, RE and Citizenship/ PSHE (or similar disciplines) working in Year 7 and 8.
The course was originally piloted in 2018 by 45 primary and secondary schools in Cumbria, Manchester, Sheffield and London and the teachers and students involved all strongly endorsed the programme.
A Year 5 student from Cumbria said that they'd learnt:
“that the reasons for terrorism is always different and not just the persons fault. I also learnt any one could be a terrorist and what radicalisation and extremism is.”
All teachers who attend this course will gain password protected access to the online resources (in partnership with Dialogue Works).
Why should I come along?
Join us and:
- develop your own P4C skills
- help your pupils gain a better understanding of identity, terrorism, democracy and shared values
- improve your confidence in discussing issues regarding extremism and terrorism
- receive unique resources that are password-protected to use in your classroom.
“The impact on the quality and standard of writing linked to this project has been significant, especially with the boys. ”
KS3 teachers from West Lakes Academy and Appleby Grammar School
Where and when is it being held?
This course has been postponed and we are looking at new dates to put it on. Please fill in the enquiry form to let us know that you are interested in the course and we'll keep you posted about new dates.
What's the cost?
£120
How do I book my place?
The course is being administered by Cumbria Traded Services so please book via their portal here