Events Archive 2013

Ethical Understanding in the National Curriculum

Sunday 24 March 2013, 9:30 am to 4:00 pm

Brunswick East Primary School, Stewart Street, East Brunswick, Melbourne
The Victorian Association for Philosophy in Schools (VAPS) is conducting a one-day course, titled ‘Ethical Inquiry in the Classroom’.

COSTS: $80 per person, $50 for members of VAPS, $20 concession

Learn how to facilitate a Community of Inquiry both at home and in the classroom during SRI.

VAPS Conference – The Examined Life: Philosophy and Education

Friday 6 to Saturday 7 September 2013, 8:20 am

CERES Environment Park, Melbourne
The VAPS conference will host presentations and workshops for primary and secondary teachers. One day will focus on the Philosophy of Education. Other workshops will be on VCE Philosophy (Units 1-4), implementing ausVELS – Critical and Creative Thinking, Philosophy for Children, Community of Inquiry, Presentations on Dewey, Vygotski, etc, Sandpit sessions for teachers to share resources (primary and secondary).