Faculty of Education Philosophy for Children Sapere Level 1 Introductory Course 2014 3rd and 10th July 2014 Faculty of Education, Manchester Metropolitan University Didsbury Campus Philosophy for Children Sapere Level 1 Introductory Course Who is this course for? • Primary Teachers • Teaching Assistants • Headteachers • Teacher Trainers • Advisors • Trainee teachers What are the practical details? Dates Thursday 3rd and 10th July 2014 Venue Faculty of Education, MMU Didsbury Campus Why should I attend this course? Costs £310 per delegate. This includes: • To improve children’s questioning, logical reasoning, emotional literacy skills and independent learning skills. • Course file • Lunch on each day • Sapere Level 1 Certificate • Philosophy for Children (P4C) is probably the most widely used approach to the development of talk and thinking in British primary classrooms. It is compatible with every current and proposed curriculum model. *Student Discounted rate: £120 per student applying with current student number. The cost does not include handbook or lunch. • This 2 day Sapere Level 1 course provides an introduction to P4C and participants will be eligible to claim a nationally recognised qualification. • Course fee includes handbook and course materials.* • Participants who complete the course and complete follow up work in schools can, under certain circumstances, claim Masters credits toward the Masters Teaching and Learning programme run at the MMU Faculty of Education if they wish to continue their studies towards an award. Further information can be obtained from the trainer. You can attend this scheduled course over two days, in-house at MMU Didsbury, or the training can be customised and delivered at your school during twilight or whole-day INSET sessions. Trainer John Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at the MMU Faculty of Education and he is a Sapere Trainer in P4C. John was a primary teacher for many years before becoming a teacher educator. In addition to his work in initial teacher education, he has been involved in a range of school and curriculum development work. John’s book Talk, thinking and philosophy in the primary classroom was published in 2010. Application Form Philosophy for Children Sapere Level 1 Introductory Course 3rd and 10th July 2014 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY Name: Student ....................................................................................................................................... MMU Student ID number (students only) Email: Please indicate: Teacher ...................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... (All correspondence is by email so please check regularly and your booking will be acknowledged) Telephone: ....................................................................................................................................... School name: ....................................................................................................................................... School address: ....................................................................................................................................... ....................................................................................................................................... Postcode: ....................................................................................................................................... Please indicate any dietary or access requirements: ............................................................................................................................................................................ PAYMENT DETAILS - Delegate fee £310 (MMU student discounted fee - £120) Online bookings and credit card payments at: https://buyonline.mmu.ac.uk Go to: Products > Faculty of Education. OR I enclose a cheque for £ ................... made payable to Manchester Metropolitan University OR I attach a purchase order number Please send invoice to .................................... .................................................................... (Finance Officer) PLEASE RETURN THIS COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM TO: Karla Heywood, Projects Office, Manchester Metropolitan University, 799 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2RR. Tel 0800 027 1410 • Fax 0161 247 6367 • Email [email protected] Course places are limited so early booking is advisable Philosophy for Children has received favourable reviews in a range of research and in major educational studies such as the Cambridge Primary Review (details available on request). OFSTED inspectors have also made positive comments about its use in schools, such as: “The curriculum for personal, social and health education PSHE, including a programme of ‘Philosophy for Children,’ greatly enhances pupils’ personal development and well being.” “I really enjoyed the course and left each session with a ‘buzz’, looking forward to trying out ideas with my class.” “I enjoyed the very practical nature of the course. Being part of a variety of enquiries was a great way to be introduced to the concept and realise the possible benefits for children in my school.” From participant evaluations www.ioe.mmu.ac.uk/p4c Sapere website: www.sapere.org.uk Cancellation policy Please visit our website for the Projects Office event/course cancellation policy: www.ioe.mmu.ac.uk/business/cie/cancellation.php This publication is available in alternative formats. Please telephone 0161 247 2043. 7641 AT