CERES: Cnr Roberts and Stewart Streets, Brunswick, Victoria
Friday
Registration 8:30
9:00 am Keynote Panel – The state of Philosophy in Victoria
Conference Presentations, Workshops and Seminars.
Saturday
Registration 8:30
9:00 am Keynote speaker – Peter Worley,
Author and Founder of The Philosophy
Foundation
Conference Presentations, Workshops and Seminars.
Presentations/workshops/seminars are on topics
related to the teaching of philosophy and ethics in
school, as well as philosophy for children and the
teaching of critical and creative thinking in schools.
This year’s conference will have presentations to suit
Primary and Secondary Schools. Due to the arrival of
the Victorian Curriculum’s Ethical Capability and
Critical and Creative Thinking there will be a focus on
the delivery and implementation
Topics include:
 Changes to the VCE Study Design Texts
 Philosophy in Middle Years curriculum
 Philosophy in Primary schools
 Ethical Capability across the Curriculum
 Wisdom, Goodness and Knowledge
 Philosophy and Youth
 Science and Philosophy
Presentations include:
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Preparing Teachers for Ethical Capabilities
Overview of the new 2016 VCE texts
Exams and Assessment
Teaching Logic and reasoning
Sandpit sharing sessions
Research papers
As part of the Conference there will also
be:
 A fantastic lunch supplied by The Merri –
CERES catering.
 Sandpit sharing sessions: Bring a thinking
tool, philosophy lesson plan that worked
well, an activity to encourage thinking on
a USB to share with your colleagues.
 Conference Social Evening: Please tick
the expression of interest on the
registration form if you are interested
and for more information.
Please fill in the registration details over
leaf to register or contact the VAPS
conference convener at
vapscommittee@gmail.com
REGISTRATION CLOSES 24th
MARCH, 2016
Supported by
VAPS CONFERENCE 2016
REGISTRATION FORM
Please tick to indicate which day/s you wish to attend:
Friday 22nd of Apr: Presentations, Workshops and Seminars, CERES.
Saturday 23rd of Apr: Presentations, Workshops and Seminars, CERES.
MEMBER RATES:
NON-MEMBER RATE:
CONCESSION RATES:
$190 FOR 2 DAYS
$210 FOR 2 DAYS
$110 FOR 2 DAYS
$110 FOR 1 DAY
$130 FOR 1 DAY
$60 FOR 1 DAY
*Cost includes morning tea and lunch.
*No GST applies
Conference Social Evening: This will be a dinner booked at a local pub or restaurant at a nearby venue and
will be booked based on the number of expressions of interests received. Information regarding this relaxed
and enjoyable event will be emailed to those that have expressed an interest.
I am interested in attending the Conference Social Evening on Saturday 23rd April. Please send
me more information via the email address supplied below.
NAME:
____________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
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PHONE:
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EMAIL:
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INSTITUTION or PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT (as necessary): ________________________________________
I enclose a cheque, payable to ‘VAPS’ for $ ________.________
I have included a cheque with my registration form.
Registration can be emailed to vapscommittee@gmail.com and payment can be made online via the
following address:
Direct bank account deposit.
Complete payment online or through a bank branch. Please include your name in the payment
reference. Account name: Victorian Association for Philosophy in Schools
BSB: 063 157 / Account number: 10230050
PayPal Online
http://vaps.vic.edu.au/events/vaps-conference-2016-wisdom-and-goodness
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VAPS ABN: 77896901691
This form may be used as a Tax Invoice.
PLEASE REGISTER AND PAY BEFORE 24th OF MARCH FOR CATERING PURPOSES
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Date received: Secretary ___________________ Treasurer ___________________ Education Officer ___________________
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