Course curriculum

Course Descriptor

What does philosophy mean when it comes to children? Why introduce philosophy to young learners? Are children really capable of philosophical discussions & philosophical thinking? 

Through this course, you will discover that children are natural philosophers and as educators, our role is to support and facilitate philosophical thinking in children.

This course will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to develop philosophical thinking with children.

Instructor

Course Creator & Instructor

Sara-Jane Lai

Sara-Jane Lai(M.Teach) is passionate about mentoring and inspiring parents/carers, educators and children. With over 20 years’ experience in various educational contexts and settings, Sara’s first years as an educator began in language schools and International Schools in Asia. Sara relocated to Sydney, Australia in 2006 and has since gained experience and knowledge working as an Early Childhood Educator in an independent school and in various preschool settings. Sara holds a Bachelor of Arts (Human Services) from Hawaii Pacific University and a Master of Teaching from Macquarie University in Sydney. She also earned certificates in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages(CELTA) and a CERT IV in Training & Assessment.

FAQ

  • Who is this course for?

    This course was developed for Early Childhood Educators working with children 3-5 years old.

  • How long is this course?

    This self-paced course is meant for you to move at your own pace. The videos themselves add up to 1 hour 30 mins of content & include Reflect & Apply questions.

  • Do I get a certificate?

    Yes, a certificate will be emailed to you when the course is completed.

Reviews

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Julie Burnett

I felt the content of this course was very interesting, appropriate and reminded me of some things I had not used in a while. I loved the way the course was...

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I felt the content of this course was very interesting, appropriate and reminded me of some things I had not used in a while. I loved the way the course was presented - in a clam and engaging manner inclusive of the participant. As a visual learner, I printed the workbook first and used this to take notes the appropriate areas, which helped me. Thanks I can't wait for the next course x

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