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Philosophy in Melbourne schools

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Collaborative philosophical enquiry

The Big Questions program develops students’ critical and creative thinking, improves oral literacy, builds confidence and ignites curiosity!

TESTIMONIALS

The Big Questions program has encouraged staff to incorporate Philosophy and higher order thinking into all aspects of the curriculum... I strongly encourage other schools to engage in and embrace The Philosophy Club and its programs."
Principal, Heatherhill Primary School

“Big Questions introduced a new way of thinking and being in the world to our children. Speaking, listening, thinking and co-operation skills were all significantly enhanced."
Assistant Principal, Mahogany Rise Primary School

"The program was exceedingly successful and achieved above and beyond my expectations. Students asked questions in a more astute way and began to ponder broader social questions.”
Principal, Mahogany Rise Primary School

“You have made me think deeper, so my arguments can be convincing."
Year 6 student, Heatherhill Primary School

“I like how we question each other, and disagree and agree, and build on each others’ ideas… like we’re real philosophers. I learned that you can disagree with people and everyone has different arguments.”
Year 5 student, Mahogany Rise Primary School

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