Thinking Critically Student event
Full day aimed at developing thinking skills for KS4 or KS5 students
Service Description
A typical full day event would be divided into 4 sessions. The programme below is given as an example Session 1: Introducing Arguments: What is an argument? Recognising how arguments work. The difference between arguments and assertions Session 2: Recognising Bad Thinking: Understanding assumptions, flaws and fallacies. Slippery slopes, straw men, ad hominem and whether piracy causes global warming! Session 3: Understanding Evidence: How the police and juries assess witnesses, which scientific claims should be believed, and how to avoid being misled. Session 4: Applying the skills: Should we get to keep more of what we earn or do we have a moral responsibility to pay more tax to help the less fortunate? A practical session preparing arguments and debating these and other issues Delivery Options All schools and colleges are different in terms of available time. Half day or even twilight options may be available (depending on location) where a half day or twilight covers some of the above by agreement. Online delivery, whilst not always be as effective, is an option if preferred or in the event of face to face delivery not being possible.
Cancellation Policy
Typical Fees Full Day Course up to 5 hours (in person delivery) £450 (remote-webinar) £350 Half Day Course up to 3 hours (in person delivery) £300 (remote-webinar) £200 Twilight* (90 mins) (in person delivery) £150 (remote-webinar) £120 * Twilight face to face sessions only available within approx one hour travel of North Staffordshire Expenses 1. Travel – invoice will add travel costs to the course fee – either second class rail fare or mileage charged at 45p per mile. 2. Accommodation – where venues are more than 2-3 hours away from North Staffordshire, overnight accommodation may be necessary before events. We will confirm this with you prior to finalising booking. Ts & Cs 1. Materials: All fees include materials which will be provided electronically before the event 2. Group size: The above fees apply to all group sizes up to 100 staff or students. However large groups may in some instances be less effective, so worth considering on booking. If groups are larger than 100, extra fees may apply 3. Cancellation: cancellation, particularly at short notice, may mean that other bookings have been declined in the meantime so a cancellation fee applies if organisers cancel the booking within 1 month of the event. Cancellation fees are ¼ of the total fees and any expenses incurred or £50, whichever is greater.
Contact Details
Info@chriseyreteaching.com