New Online Course

Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children
Montclair State University

Thinking Child

Recognized by the American Philosophical Association for excellence and innovation, the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children (IAPC) provides curriculum materials for engaging young people (pre-school through high school) in philosophical inquiry and provides teacher preparation in the pedagogy of the classroom community of inquiry.

In this new innovative online course, participants will learn how to facilitate philosophical dialogue with children and adolescents, in classroom settings and elsewhere. The course is suitable for both beginners and those who wish to build on their current practice and extend their knowledge. It is a practical course with assessment based on classroom experiences.

The course consists of 15 units, organized under five modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Philosophy in Schools
Module 2: Building a Community of Inquiry
Module 3: The Basic Toolkit
Module 4: What is Good Thinking?
Module 5: Putting it All Together

Calendar:
Fall Semester 2007: September 5 - December 20 (15 weeks)
Spring Semester 2008: January 22 - May 13; Instructor: TBA (15 weeks)
Summer Session 2008: June 16 - August 7; Instructor: TBA (8 weeks)

Course Requirements:
Participants must have regular access to the internet.
Participants must have regular access to a class of children or adolescents.

Course Registration:
Space for each course is limited to 20 participants. To register for Professional Development Credit contact IAPC Assistant Director Joanne Matkowski at matkowskij@mail.montclair.edu or call: 973.655.4278.

For more information about IAPC, visit their website at: http://cehs.montclair.edu:80/academic/iapc/.