Second-Level Master in ‘Philosophy for Children/community. Pedagogy of the Community of Inquiry between Listening Logos and dia-Logos’

The Second-Level Master Philosophy for Children/Community. Pedagogy of the Community of Inquiry between Listening Logos and dia-Logos is offered by the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio. The curriculum includes lectures, synchronous e-learning, practical sessions, seminars, workshops and project work, for about 1,500 hours in total, with an emphasis on critical and creative thinking and on building communities of inquiry through a dialogical pedagogy. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The master lasts one year and is worth 60 credits. The format is full-time, with in-person attendance and synchronous e-learning, in Frosinone. The language is Italian. The cost is €2,500.

The aim is to train experts in the pedagogy of educational communication and listening, able to facilitate philosophical dialogues in different learning contexts, with skills in relational dialogue, in facilitating communities of inquiry and in promoting inclusiveness and civic engagement. Career opportunities are philosophical dialogue facilitator, workshop leader, philosophical consultancy and the promotion of communities of inquiry in organisations; international recognition as a Teacher in P4CC is obtained through CRIF and IAPC. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.