PHIL 301

Philosophy for Children


Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for PHIL 301.

Description

This course provides a thorough practical grounding in facilitation of philosophical communities of inquiry, and in the construction of materials to stimulate philosophical inquiry. Opportunties for classroom practice in co-operating primary schools will be provided to participants who are not classroom-based.

Enrolment is limited to 10 students. Please waitlist yourself for this course on Student Services Online and then send your written application with the subject heading including your ID number and “PHIL 301 Application” to the convenor, Vanya Kovach v.kovach@auckland.ac.nz  

For enrolment/waitlist issues, please visit or contact the Arts Students’ Centre.

Class limits information for 2017: Enrolment is limited to 10 students. Selection Criteria: Students must meet all statutory and regulatory criteria for working with children. Selection Criteria: Students will be selected on the basis of: 1. Experience in working with children or suitability for working with children, as demonstrated in a written application and an interview 2. Breadth of philosophical background 3. Commitment to philosophical practice in the community, as demonstrated in a written application and an interview. 3. GPA of at least B+.

View the course syllabus

Availability 2017

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Dr Vanya Kovach

Assessment

Creation of two sets of classroom resources, each supported by an essay explaining the planned strategies for implementation, and the connection to the relevant philosophical issues. 2x2000 words. 70%

Assessment via video of a philosophical community of inquiry facilitated in primary classrooms. 30%

Points

PHIL 301: 15 points

Prerequisites

60 points in Philosophy

Restrictions

PHIL 701