Philosophy for Children is not designed to create mini-philosophers, nor is it aimed solely at “children”. Rather, it uses structured and rigorous inquiry with students of all ages and abilities to develop:
Thinking Moves such as creating hypotheses, clarifying terms, asking for and giving good reasons, offering examples and counter examples, questioning assumptions, drawing inferences and making sound judgements
Social Skills such as sharing perspectives, listening to one another, reading body language, challenging and building on others’ thinking, looking for missing perspectives and reconstructing ideas
As an international trainer, experienced teacher and founding director of the UK’s most comprehensive P4C project, James Nottingham is uniquely placed to help your school or network realise the potential of P4C.
James is one of the best known and sought-after keynote speakers in the world of P4C. Feedback from the host of the International Conference on Thinking included, Bengt Lennartsson: “It is my pleasure to inform you that you are among the most appreciated speakers. I assume you are used to such results”
For inspirational, interactive and practical INSET days, book James Nottingham! Feedback is universally positive as he draws on his experience of working with students of all ages and abilities and offers tried and tested methods to really kick start P4C in your school
James is one of just a handful of trainers registered to run accredited introductory AND advanced courses in P4C. His award-winning work is always tailored to your needs and can include demonstration lessons, parent workshops, coaching and support with planning
Together with the international president of P4C and the Editor of Teaching Thinking & Creativity magazine, James is co-author of P4C.com. This is a new website focussed on providing the most complete and user-friendly P4C site in the world and is due for launch in April 2008
