Program Overview

Program Overview

The Philosophy for Children: Building Research Communities in Schools and Other Educational Contexts course is a high-level training program designed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to become "Teachers in Philosophy for Children" according to international standards.

Objectives

The course aims to:

• Form "Teachers in Philosophy for Children" according to international standards
• Provide knowledge on the Philosophy for Children curriculum
• Produce competencies for building "research communities" through the practice of philosophizing
• Support the acquisition of attitudes, methodologies, techniques, communication styles, and relational skills for socio-cognitive interaction and interpersonal relationships
• Familiarize participants with materials supporting the philosophical research community
• Promote the development of critical, creative, and affective-valued thinking through philosophical dialogue, argumentation skills, listening, and imagination

Formative Contents

The course includes:

• 6 monthly meetings on weekends (Saturdays all day, Sundays morning) and a final meeting for thesis discussion
• Lessons, workshops, distance learning, and internships
• "Research community" sessions according to the Philosophy for Children methodology, supervised by expert teachers

Target Audience and Occupational Outcomes

The course allows participants to acquire:

• Competencies in using the Philosophy for Children curriculum
• Thematic and methodological competencies for building "research communities" in educational contexts
• Competencies in the role of facilitator in pedagogical, didactic, contextual, and communicative-relational aspects
• Competencies in constructing dialogical contexts
• Competencies in constructing complex thinking (critical, creative, and affective-valued)
• Competencies in translating Philosophy for Children into experiences promoting citizenship, social participation, and support for personal and community life projects

Program Details

• Duration: Annual
• Location: Padova
• Language: Italian
• Credits: 15
• Teaching Method: In-person
• Total Enrollment Fee: €1,172.50
• Start Date: 24/01/2026
• End Date: 24/10/2026
• Minimum Attendance Requirement: 80%
• Minimum Available Places: 15
• Maximum Available Places: 30

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is attendance mandatory? Yes, at least 80% of the total hours.
• Are there profit assessment tests? The evaluation will be comprehensive for all teachings.
• Will there be a final exam? Yes, a written/oral final exam is scheduled.

Additional Information

• The course is part of the University of Padova's offerings.
• For more detailed information on the course's teachings, please refer to the organizational secretariat.
• The course is structured to provide a comprehensive education in Philosophy for Children, enabling participants to become certified "Teachers in Philosophy for Children" and to apply the methodology in various educational contexts.