Philosophy in Schools Showcase
- Location
- Vaughan Jeffreys Lecture Theatre (Education Building R19 on Campus Map)
- Dates
- Thursday 27 June 2024 (10:00-16:30)
Ever wondered what philosophy in schools is all about? Join us for a day of inquiry, demonstration, performance and celebration.
Programme
| 10am |
Tea and coffee |
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| 10.30am |
Welcome and introduction |
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| 10.35am |
Philosophical education for everyone: about SAPERE, our work and why we do it
Grace Lockrobin, Director of Philosophy and Education, SAPERE |
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| 10.55am |
Thinking and acting in schools: the work of Stan’s Cafe
James Yarker, Artistic Director, Stan’s Cafe |
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| 11.15am |
Open access research in the Journal of Philosophy in Schools
Michael Hand, Professor of Philosophy of Education, University of Birmingham |
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| 11.30am |
Overcoming stereotypes: an interactive workshop
Lisa Bortolotti, Professor of Philosophy, University of Birmingham and creator of The Philosophy Garden |
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| 12.15pm |
Lunch
Long Live the Kings, a photographic exhibition hosted by the pupils of Kings Rise Academy |
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| 1.30pm |
What is art? A concept game
Laura D’Olimpio, Associate Professor of Philosophy of Education, University of Birmingham |
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| 2.15pm |
Honesty is the best policy… or is it? A philosophical enquiry for Year 4
Grace Lockrobin, Director of Philosophy and Education, SAPERE |
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| 3pm |
Tea and coffee |
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| 3.30pm |
The chairness of a chair: a philosophy song cycle
Year 4 pupils at Kings Rise Academy |
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| 4pm |
Closing remarks |
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During the day, the Kings Rise Academy Podcasting Group – Kree, Kody, Skylah and J’Niah – will be interviewing invited speakers for their Podcast.