“Take Palvel and Pompeo, those excellent dancing-masters when I was young: I would like to have seen them teaching us our steps just by watching them without budging from our seats. like those teachers who seek to give instruction to our understanding without make it dance.”

Robert Torrington BA, current MPhil Student at Kings College London

 

The support of people just starting our is everything you could ask for, including teaching methods and advice about approaching schools, to a wealth of resources that have been tried and tested for years. Furthermore, becoming part of The Philosophy Shop means becoming part of a philosophical community that encourages the vocational nature of philosophy in all areas, with the organisation working with adult groups, community workshops and just making its members feel like they’re really doing philosophy.

Oliver Leech Mphil, A Level Philosophy Teacher 

 

{I enjoyed} the comprehensive range of material presented, the fact that the course was so well thought out and carefully organised; I had the impression of a course that had been honed by previous experience, that had been improved each time and was now top quality. It was a pleasure working with like-minded people for two days.

Miriam Cohen MPhil

 

It is very exciting to be teaching philosophy in primary schools. Having taught at undergraduate and graduate level for many years I find thinking about how the skills used in philosophy can be applied and used by children to help them engage in ideas and have clearer thoughts both challenging and rewarding. Watching the moments when a child understands something and begins to get excited about a question is very special. The Philosophy Shop courses are an excellent way to start the process of teaching in primary schools.

Rachel Paine MPhil

 

Thank you very much - this has opened up a new aspect of philosophical work for me and I am excited about developing it!

 

It was certainly the best course I've ever been on. In terms of the amount of insight I have gained as a result of it for instance. 

 

My expectations were definitely met. The course was very thorough, very open for questioning and very inspiring. Really good balance between information and involvement.