Links

This is a (growing) list of links, aiming to highlight projects, initiatives, journals, associations or institutions related to the topic “Philosophy in Schools“

Associations, Institutions and Foundations

• NCH – School Certificate in Philosophy Short Course
• FAPSA – Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations
• SOPHIA Network – European Foundation for the Advancement of Doing Philosophy with Children
• P4CNZ – Philosophy for Children New Zealand
• Philosothons (philosophy competitions on primary and highschool level), see a video explaining Philosotons here
• The Philosophy Foundation – Philosophy in Schools, Community and Workplace
• SAPERE – Philosophy for Children, Colleges, Communities
• ICPIC – International Council of Philosophical Inquiry with Children
• Thinking Space (public philosophy projects)
• P4C – Philosophy for Children, Philosophy in the Curriculum
• Dialogue Works
• The Philosophy Man
• OPEN Scotland – Online Philosophy and Education Network for Scotland

Public Philosophy, Articles, Podcasts and More

• Article: How Teaching Philosophy Could Combat Extremism
• Article: Teaching Philosophy to Children? It’s a great idea!
• Book: Philosophy and Community. Theories, Practices and Possibilities
• Panel discussion: Thinking well. Educating 21st Century Learners.
• Article: Moral Education and Critical Thinking are Vital in a Digital Age – ABC Religion & Ethics
• Article: Want to improve NAPLAN scores? Teach children Philosophy
• Article: Why Children Should Study Philosophy
• Article: What’s the Point of Education? It’s no longer about just getting a job
• Radio contribution: Ethics and Absolutes in the Classroom. ABC Radio National “Philosopher’s Zone”
• Radio contribution: The Young and the Reasonable. ABC Radio National “Philosopher’s Zone”
• Radio contribution: Does Ethics belong in Schools? ABC Radio National “The Minefield”
• Article: Every Child Should… Learn Philosophy
• Article: Philosophy saved me from poverty and drugs: that’s why I teach it to kids
• Article: The first R: why we need to teach philosophy in the classroom
• Article: A school of thought: why British pupils should study philosophy
• Video: Emma Worley and Peter Worley. Teaching Philosophy to Children
• Video: TEDx Goodenough. Plato not Playdoh
• Video: TEDx Kings College. How to be a Rebel
• Podcast: Philosophy Now Radio Show: Philosophy in Education
• Podcast: Philosophy Now Radio Show: Primary School Philosophy. Children doing Philosophy
• Podcast: Philosophy with Children and A.C. Grayling (dreams)
• Podcast: Philosophy with Children and Dr. Michael Lacewing (goodness)
• Podcast: Philosophy with Children and Angie Hobbs (freedom)

Resources

• Philosophy at the Museum
• The Philosophy Club: Australian organization that partners with schools to build a culture of critical and creative thinking through collaborative philosophical enquiry
• What’s the Big Idea? A BBC animation for early years and younger primary
• What’s the Big Idea? The website of US Academic Tom Wartenberg full of film clip ideas for Secondary Students
• Teaching Children Philosophy: The website of US Academic Tom Wartenberg full of picture book ideas for Primary Students.
• Dialogue Works: UK based company promoting philosophy and thinking skills.
• Brilla Creativity Camps: Canadian camps with an emphasis on philosophical enquiry 
• BBC: What makes me, and other interesting questions.
• The Philosophy Foundation resources
• Journal of Philosophy in Schools , can also be found on Facebook and Twitter
• Philosophy for Children Bibliography
• Journal of Philosophy in Schools Special Edition: Why Should Philosophy be Taught in Schools?
• FAPSA resources
• P4CNZ resources
• SAPERE resources
• Thinking Space resources
• P4C Co-operative resources
• DialogueWorks resources
• The Philosophy Man resources

Journal of Philosophy in Schools Special Ediation: Why Should Philosophy be Taught in Schools?