Welcome to the WA home of Philosophy in Schools
APIS is a not-for-profit association that aims to promote philosophy in schools. This is not a cut-down university philosophy, but a rich pedagogy for integrating higher-order thinking in schools.
Become a MEMBER of this website get access to philosophy teachers forums, resources and good links.
Better still, become a financial member of APIS to support our efforts to de-mystify philosophy and make it a part of every child's education. Not only will you get to polish your halo for supporting a worthy organisation, you can benefit from paying less at APIS functions such as the regular Philosophy Cafes and teacher development PDs. Download a Membership Application Form to see how easy it is to become an APIS member.
Workshops and Professional Development
We run workshops and professional development sessions, so watch out for the next one.
The next Level One course will be held in term 1 2009.
Ordering Philosophy resources
The best place to get Philosophy resource materials is ACER on line:
ACER Press online ordering
You can also get the materials through Wooldridges
Want something to use when you have to explain what P4C is and how it fits with the curriculum?
.Download this dot-point summary (Word)
To See the latest draft of the new Year 11/12 Philosophy and Ethics course of study.
Course of study site CLICK TEXT HERE
Philosophy Cafe
The next Philosophy Cafe will be held on Tuesday July 14, from 7.30pm at 'King Street Arts Centre', 357-365 Murray Street, Perth - Meeting Room UpstairsThe topic for discussion is: 'Why do we enjoy music?'
So come along!
Join us for some interesting and stimulating philosophical exchange. Things to consider: Explanation and justification. Reading for Cafe
Dates for Fremantle 2009 (University of Notre Dame - The old Fremantle Hotel now Fairweathers Front Bar on the Cnr of High Street and Cliff Street, Fremantle): August 11; October 13; December 8. (August 11, question: Are Religious and Spiritual beliefs considered acceptable alternatives to reasoned argument?)
Dates for our city venue - 'King Street Arts Centre' in 2009, 357-365 Murray Street, Perth - Meeting Room Upstairs: ; July 14; September 8; November 10; (September 8 topic TBA)
Australian Association for Professional and Applied Ethics (AAPAE)
To Be Announced
Level 1 Course
Australind Senior High School
Friday March 20th and April 3rd 2009
Registration Information