The aim of  Stage 1 is to provide guidance and materials to be able to run philosophy sessions with young children in primary school (KS 2: years 4, 5 & 6). The Stage 1 is a ‘how to’ course. By the end attendees should have the confidence and knowledge to go out and begin doing philosophy with children.
“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.”
Michel De Montaigne On Education 1533-1592
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If you would like to become a Consultant with us you will need a minimum of a BA Single or Joint Hons in Philosophy, or equivalent.
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The Stage 1, 2 day course is £295 (discounts available for students) and includes:
 
  1. •Supporting material to run sessions
  2. •Philosophy Shop Stage 1 Handbook (70 pages) – including 10 sessions
  3. •Training at Rathfern school for those who want to become Consultants with us
  4. •Observation opportunity - arranged after the course individually
  5. •Continued support from The Philosophy Shop
  6. •A certificate of attendance
Attending the Stage 1 course will give you:
 
  1. •Ability to run philosophy sessions with year groups 4-6 (ages 9-11)
  2. •A model that can be easily transferred to other age groups
  3. •Course material you can use in sessions
  4. •Possible work opportunities through The Philosophy Shop
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For more information or to book your place on the next Stage One course email emma@thephilosophyshop.co.uk or call 020 8699 9314.
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