We are excited to announce the SA Philosophy in Education Conference for 2027! For the first time in SA, this conference will bring together educators and philosophers from across the educational continuum from the Early Years to University.
What place does philosophy have in education? Join teachers, school leaders, academics and philosophers from across South Australia for our first Philosophy in Education Conference.
Whether you teach philosophy as a subject, bring philosophical thinking into your classroom, or are simply curious about its possibilities, this day is for you. Come together to share ideas, explore classroom practice, ask questions and consider how philosophy can enrich teaching and learning, from the early years to university.
Be part of the conversation and help shape what comes next. Expressions of interest and session proposals are now open!
Where: Adelaide Botanic High School, Frome St., Adelaide 5000
When: Term 2, Saturday the 8th of May, 2027
Keynote address: Dr. Phil Cam
Dr. Philip Cam is an Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Humanities and Languages at the University of New South Wales, in Sydney, Australia, where he was previously a member of the academic staff. Originally from Adelaide, He has a DPhil in Philosophy from the University of Oxford and is an international authority on philosophy in schools. He has run workshops for educators in many countries and, aside from his academic publications, has written numerous books for teachers and children. Listen to an interview with Phil here.
We are inviting expressions of interest in participating in this conference! Please fill out this form, so we can keep you updated and answer any questions you may have.
We are also calling for proposals for conference sessions.
Please submit your proposal here, by March 1st, 2027.
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