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Welcome!
The Federation of Australasian Philosophy in Schools Associations is an umbrella organisation supporting the interests of its nine affiliated Associations. Through professional development and advocacy initiatives, FAPSA seeks to enrich and expand philosophy education in primary and secondary schools in Australasia.
FAPSA is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes philosophy in schools in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.
National Curriculum
There is a strong case for including Philosophy in the Australian National Curriculum. Philosophy will make a pre-eminent contribution to students’ general capabilities. Philosophy education promotes critical thinking, insightful questioning, reasoned argument, metacognitive reflection and problem-solving skills, as well as improving students’ social competence and self-management.
Philosothon
The Philosothon is an event that encourages high school students to investigate ethical and other philosophical questions in the context of ‘communities of inquiry’. The first Australasian Philosothon will be held at Cranbrook School, next to beautiful Sydney Harbour, from Monday 11th – Wednesday 13th July 2011.
FAPSA conferences
FAPSA conferences focus on furthering the aims of the FAPSA Council and presenting research, invited national and international speakers, and practical workshops about Philosophy in schools. In July 2010, for the first time, the FAPSA conference was held in conjunction with the Australasian Association of Philosophy conference, and the two conferences shared a ‘pedagogy’ stream.