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1:1 Tutoring Philosophy 101 Academic Series: Being a Teen Philosopher (Ages 13+)

Class
Ms. Melissa (M.A. Former University Instructor)
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(6)
A university-inspired curriculum will be introduced to students in the form of a discussion-based chat series. Teens will learn what it means to be a philosopher in the world as well as reflect on if they already might be philosophers!

Class experience

US Grade 8 - 12
Beginner Level
Students will learn that being a philosopher in the world was not just for ancient times, nor is it only something we can become when we are older. This series will take a discussion-based approach to introducing students to key terms, concepts, and thinkers in the history of philosophy, while at the same time, welcoming them to participate in the world as young philosophers. 
I am a former university instructor that specialized in making introductory courses fun, engaging, and relevant to everyday life. I have over 16 years of experience teaching at the college level, where I held the position of Master Lecturer before I left to focus on homeschooling my son full-time. In addition, I have over 3 formal years teaching philosophy courses to kids, ages 6-16. I volunteered at both a local public high school as well as a private school alongside performing my teaching duties at the university, as I was conducting informal research into the philosophical abilities of children.  
Homework Offered
At this point in time, there will be no outside assignments or reading. There may be informal, completely optional projects suggested as we go along in the series.
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
None 
Students may benefit from having a "Philosopher's Notebook" for the class to jot down terms we learn during the meeting, any questions that arise during or after class, and/or consider using it to engage in philosophical reflections after class or throughout the week. Otherwise, please be sure your student has access to paper and writing materials during class, just in case! 
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(6)
Profile
"Let no one delay to study philosophy when (they are) young..." ~Epicurus

Welcome! I go by Ms. Melissa and I am a former university instructor and current full-time homeschooling mama!

My specialty with my higher-level classes had always been... 
1-on-1 Tutoring

$25

per session
Meets on demand
105 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18

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