Age Groups: 8 and up

Key Areas in Philosophy

• Ethics and Morality

Description:

“Doing the right thing” is difficult for people of all ages.  Should we think of others first, or is it okay to be selfish?  Is it better to please a few people, or many people?  Are some kinds of happiness better than others?  This workshop examines change and conflict from a variety of viewpoints, and encourages students to consider the consequences of their actions, and their responsibility toward themselves and others.

Ontario Curriculum Ties (general and specific outcomes): 

1. Grade 7 History, Conflict and Change

• Compare methods of conflict resolution in history and contemporary situations
• Investigate and report on methods of conflict resolution employed in everyday life at home, at school and in the community
• Compare and contrast historical conflict resolution strategies with those used today to resolve disputes at home, at school and in the community

2. Language Arts, Grades 3-8

• Listening in order to understand and respond appropriately in a variety of situations for a variety of purposes
• Making inferences, extending understanding
• Read and demonstrate an understanding of texts
• Generate, gather and organize ideas and information
• Interactive strategies for speaking, including clarity and coherence, appropriate language
• Media literacy, especially with respect to critical analysis, making inferences, purpose and audience

3. Initiatives for ethno-cultural equity, character building, and the prevention of violence

*All outcomes are as stated in the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum documents.