NEW:  We have added to additional workshops with additional courses that focus on the NSW Science & Technology curriculum where we use philosophic inquiry techniques of thinking tools and the community of inquiry to enrich STEM learning in the classroom.

These courses will be presented by Sally Parker, a scientist, author, and classroom teacher, and Kate Kennedy White, an Early Childhood and Primary specialist teacher. Both Sally and Kate are practicing teachers with national accreditation as P4C trainers.

Completing any of our listed courses will contribute to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Registered PD addressing 1.2.2, 2.1.2, 3.2.2, and 3.5.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.

• Taster Session – an introductory session suitable for a whole of school Professional Development event – half day 3 PD points.
• Introduction to philosophic inquiry in the classroom– an introductory practical workshop for classroom teachers – one day 6 PD points
• Master Class in philosophic practice – follows and consolidates the Introduction to Philosophic Inquiry with a focus on the skills of practice – one day 6 PD points.
• The S in STEM – enriching Science Inquiry in the classroom – one day 5 PD points
• The TE in STEM – enriching Design and Technologies using philosophic tools – one day 5 PD points
• The M in Stem – thinking Mathematically – one day 6 PD points
• Foundation+ Focus on Literacy – one day 6 PD points
• Philosophy with 5 year olds – one day 6PD points

Customised packages are available for schools wanting a cost effective and sustainable program including any of the Foundation and Foundation+ courses, post course consultation, coaching, modelling and program planning across the curriculum. Please email us to discuss by emailing at  contact at kinderphilosophy.com