Courses
The Association provides professional learning workshops for individuals, departments, and schools interested in incorporating the community of inquiry pedagogy into their teaching programs. Teachers wishing to expand and refine their skills are invited to enrol in the FAPSA Certificate course – Introduction to Philosphical Community of Inquiry. This two day professional development training equips teachers to begin using philosophical inquiry within their classroom. For more information, see our 2023 Professional Learning Flyer: Click Here
For teachers who wish to further develop their skill set beyond the Introductory workshops, please consider the Advanced Practice workshops. The program of FAPSA workshops for 2023 can be found below.
To build upon the above foundation, further bespoke workshops can be tailored to the needs of your school. Previously we have delivered courses such as an after school introduction to philosophical inquiry or a half day/whole day school professional development day. Specific programs can be presented such as how to incorporate inquiry into curriculum planning days, or how to embed concepts into Key Learning Areas such as Mathematics or Literacy. All Philosophy in Schools NSW workshops are presented by FAPSA-accredited Teacher Educators. A list of NSW accredited Teacher Educators is provided below.
All 2023 workshops listed below will be held at the Centre for Critical Thinking and Ethics, Petersham NSW.
Term 1
Intro workshop – Saturdays Feb 25, March 4 (9:00-3:00)
Intro workshop (mid week: Mondays 13 and 20 February 12:00-5:00)
Intro workshop (mid week: Thursdays 9 and 16 March 12:00-5:00)
Term 3
Intro workshop – Saturdays July 22 & 29 (9:00-3:00)
Intro workshop (midweek: Tuesdays 15 and 22 August 12:00-5:00)
Term 4
Advanced Practice 2 (Knowledge) – Saturday October 14 (9:00-3:00)
Intro workshop (midweek: Wednesdays 25 October and 1 November 12:00-5:00)
Bespoke workshops can be arranged – please get in touch via philosophyinschoolsnsw@gmail.com
To book: https://events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-philosophical-community-of-inquiry-workshop
FAPSA Accredited Teacher Educators (Classroom Practitioner):
- Jennifer Edwards – Education Consultant
- Kate Kennedy White – Associate Director, Centre for Critical Thinking and Ethics – Wyvern House, Newington College
- Dan Muir-Smith – Principal – Leichhardt Public School
- Janine Timillero – Head of Professional Growth, Newington College
FAPSA Accredited Teacher Educators (Philosopher & Classroom Practitioner):
- Dr Britta Jensen – Co-director, Centre for Critical Thinking and Ethics, Newington College
- Associate Professor Matthew Del Nevo – Dean of Sydney College of Divinity (part time) and secondary teacher
Here is a list of NSW schools whose teachers have been trained through the Association:
| Abbotsleigh Junior School |
| Barker College |
| Bondi Public School |
| Burwood Girls High School |
| Callaghan College |
| CBHS Lewisham |
| Central West Leadership Academy |
| Christian Brothers’ High School Lewisham |
| Cranbrook |
| Department of Education (Nimbin Central School) |
| Emanuel School |
| International Grammar School |
| Islamic College of Brisbane |
| James Ruse Agricultural High School |
| John Therry Catholic College |
| Karabar High School, Queanbeyan |
| Kincoppal-Rose Bay |
| Kinross Wolaroi School |
| Knox Grammar School |
| Leichhardt Public School |
| Loreto Kirribilli |
| Marist College North Shore |
| Marist Sisters Woolwich |
| Meriden School |
| Newington College |
| North Sydney Girls High School |
| Oakhill College, Castle Hill |
| Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta |
| Oxley College |
| Pittwater High School |
| PLC |
| Prairiewood High School |
| Queenwood School |
| Ravenswoood School for Girls Gordon 2072 |
| Rise & Shine Kindergarten Carlton |
| Rosebank College |
| Santa Sabina College |
| St Francis Xavier’s Primary School Croydon Park |
| St Ignatius College |
| St Joseph’s College |
| St Leo’s College/Catholic Schools Broken Bay |
| St Mary’s Cathedral College |
| St Patrick’s College Strathfield |
| St Ursula’s |
| Stanmore Public School |
| Sydney Boys HS |
| Sydney Girls HS |
| TAFE NSW |
| Telopea Park School |
| The Kings School |
| TIGS, Wollongong |
| Tyndale Christian School |
| University of Sydney |
| UTS |
| Wenona |
| William Clarke College |
| Woodcroft College |
| Woollahra Public School |
| Wyvern House Prep, Newington College |