Discover a new way to teach ethics and philosophy
Unlock a vast collection of narrative-based ethical dilemmas and philosophical thought experiments designed to engage and challenge high school students across all subjects.
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Why Philosophy?
Studying philosophy enhances critical thinking and ethical reasoning, boosts academic performance, and enriches school culture. It also prepares students for future challenges by promoting thoughtful decision-making and collaboration. Our content is crafted to help students understand various philosophical frameworks and practice their reasoning skills in a fun and engaging way.
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Is This for My Class?
Whether you're a teacher looking to integrate ethics and philosophy into regular subjects or a philosophy, ethics, or religion educator seeking to enrich your teaching methods, Terra Symposium has something for you.
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What Can I Expect?
Our content is entirely narrative-based and interactive. Students role-play as professionals facing various dilemmas and collaborate to devise solutions. Examples include:
- Business students manage a company for a day.
- Software students develop innovative technologies.
- Science students design and execute experiments.
Key Outcomes
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Cultivate a culture of inquiry
We encourage students to question assumptions, seek out diverse perspectives, and explore innovative ideas together.
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Understand other ways of thinking
Students gain insight into their own beliefs and learn to appreciate the diversity within their class, working collaboratively to reach a shared understanding.
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Enhance communication skills
Students enhance their reasoning and communication abilities by articulating their viewpoints, addressing counter-arguments, and connecting concepts across different lessons.
Selected press
iAwards 2022-
Independence Vol. 47 No. 2
Journal of AHISA
Michelle Haines Thomas talks ethics, philosophy, and educational context. Read about the pedagogical reception to trial seminars held as we develop our modules.
The reception to the game has been close to rapturous
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Sydney Morning Herald
Good Weekend
Fran Molloy sits down with co-founders Kai Macann and Daniel Mawston to talk about Terra Symposium.
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Founder's Podcast
Insights and More
Entrepreneurship facilitator Nic Bolto questions how two students get into philosophy. We unpack the origins of Terra Symposium, and where to go next.
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Innovation Aus
Commercial Discovery
In an interview with James Riley, we delve into the significance of ethics and philosophy within educational institutions.
Testimonials
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The Terra Symposium workshop was insightful into how situations unfold [and] how other people view the situation.
Lachlan , Student, Year 9 -
The students were totally engaged. It was fun. It was challenging. It was unpredictable. This was a game that doesn’t treat children like children … The students had agency and a voice.
Justin Beckett , Principal -
… an engaging way to develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration, articulation and argumentation that have real world value. I look forward to implementing this resource in my classroom.
Cheryl McArthur , Gifted Education Teacher -
It is terrific fun but helps to challenge our students’ worldviews and attitudes in a safe, neutral space. It helped them find their voice, clarify their ideas and reflect on problematic behaviours.
Catherine Bradshaw , Teacher