terra symposium
Teach critical thinking and ethics through multimedia simulations
Students debate through high-stakes crises, responding to news excerpts, emergency calls, and approval ratings.
FAQs
Who is this for?
Educators who want to enrich and challenge their students. Whether you’re integrating ethics into your instruction, or have a dedicated philosophy curriculum — help them ask better questions, explore different ways of thinking, and express ideas clearly and critically.
Why is philosophy important?
Philosophical inquiry strengthens skills across discipline, from reading to arithmetic to problem-solving Millett & Tapper, 2011
Students also exhibit reduced anxiety, improving confidence and classroom participation Trickey & Topping, 2007
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Testimonials
The Terra Symposium workshop was insightful into how situations unfold and how other people view the situation.
Lachlan,Student, Year 9…not only was I able to engage with ethics, but I also got the opportunity to engage with other students.
Isabelle,Student, Year 9…an engaging way to develop skills in critical thinking, collaboration, articulation and argumentation that have real world value.
Cheryl McArthur,Gifted Education TeacherThe speakers were casual and friendly which made it more fun and investable.
Abigail,Student, Year 9