[Philosophy] and so it starts again...

[Murphy, Clare I]

Okay,
I have two 12 groups and one 11. The MS group is full at 25 and mid year a new class picks up the elective. This is helpful to the health of Philosophy, and I am mostly in focus with the younger thinkers, they are taking up most time!. I have

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	set up a community of inquiry in space. Full circle approach. Listening with care etc.
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	first few weeks using the Consolations of Philosophy for the elevator music and introductory aspect to get the kids talking about what matters to them. What other media material could I use as the intro?
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	Introducted idea of Big Ideas, Big Questions: hope to adapt some of Clinton Golding's work.
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	Generally aiming to establish prior knowledge of philosophical concepts: ie fairness and justice
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	Stidents have made happiness posters, engaged in whole class discussion, small group discussion, gone home with the question: Why do you live the life you live? to a connected adult, established their writing philosophy journals and they have responded to different types of questions: to a varying degree of success. They generally have a good approach to Philosophy and look forward to the classes.

To meet the VELS requirements I am prioritising thinking skills, and I have designed assessment to include an essay, a small group inquiry/presentation, philosophy writing and a debate. The oral component of language development is prioritised. Now I just need to make sure the Big concepts are relevant. 

*	Happiness
*	Self Confidence
*	Anger
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 What concepts are you exploring with your group? 

Clare

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From: philosophy-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Richard O'Donovan
Sent: Wed 2/22/2006 10:01 AM
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Love to!

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From: philosophy-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Murphy, Clare I
Sent: Wed 22-Feb-06 9:06 AM
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Richard,
I am also teaching a MS Unit for the first time of a similar nature. Wanna share ideas?
Clare McKay

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From: philosophy-bounces at edulists.com.au on behalf of Richard O'Donovan
Sent: Tue 1/31/2006 8:11 PM
To: philosophy at edulists.com.au
Subject: [Philosophy] and so it starts again...



Greetings fellow Wisdom Lovers (although I think I'm gradually becoming a Sophiaphobe instead...),

Well, I have now officially bitten off more than I can chew.  This year I've got a MS unit introducing philosophical concepts (and a blatant recruiting exercise for Yr 11), plus Units 1, 2, 3 & 4. 

This list has been a tad quiet of late, so I thought I'd kick it off afresh this year.  I've even added a new member without permission (sorry about that Ian, but I thought this might be a good resource for you) - call me desperate.

So, is there anybody out there?  Just nod if you can hear me... is there anyone home?

Richard

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