09.00-12.30 

Placeless education reigns, to the detriment of both place and citizenship.

In this seminar we seek to re-imagine and re-place education; in doing so we must disrupt the immense momentum of the business-as-usual approach.

Simone Thornton invites us to look to Philosophy for Children as a vehicle for change, arguing that while its potential is great, there are several challenges it needs to address.  Simone lectures in Philosophy, at the School of Humanities and Social Inquiry, University of Wollongong, and is an Honorary Research Fellow, at the School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry, The University of Queensland. Her latest book ‘Eco-Rational Education: an educational response to environmental crisis’ will be published on 28th July 2023. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003144489/eco- rational-education-simone-thornton

Structure and timings of the seminar:

In opening our seminar on Saturday 30 September 2023 at 09.00 and concluding by 12.30 we intend to ensure participation from as many time-zones as possible (NB session timings = London/UCT time).

The seminar will consist of presentations and co-facilitated activities and discussions, including smaller break-out groups, all held within the spirit of the Community of Enquiry.

*Expressions of interest to present a short ‘think-piece’ linking with seminar theme are welcome ASAP*

Seminar proceedings are chaired and managed by Dr Joanna Haynes, Associate Professor in Education Studies at Plymouth University and Dr Patricia Hannam, Honorary Research Fellow University of Exeter & Visiting Research Fellow University of Winchester.

Costs: There are no charges. We ask you to commit to attending the whole event.
Venue: This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. To attend you will need a computer with internet access, microphone, speakers and camera.

To reserve your place and receive an invitation to join the seminar email Patricia Hannam by Wednesday 20 September confirming you are planning to attend. ZOOM link will be sent + any advance papers.

Email: thinkingworlds@yahoo.co.uk