Tussen de Soep and the Facts | PHILOSOPHIZING WITH CHILDREN (IN A DIGITAL WORLD)

Why is there war? What is time? Why do we die? Children ask many questions. How do you give an answer to difficult questions, without avoiding them? During this session, you will discover how you can talk to children about difficult and sensitive topics. Philosopher and researcher at Odisee Hogeschool Eef Cornelissen takes you through how to make room for conversations tailored to children about big themes such as grief, fear, loss, and injustice. In addition, Digisaurus will talk to Eef about screen time and digital media. Because children today encounter many difficult themes via screens: news reports, videos, social media, and games. An inspiring lecture and dialogue about listening, slowing down, and thinking together – offline and online. About the speakers Eef Cornelissen (philosopher) as a researcher connected to Odisee Hogeschool in Brussels. She worked on projects such as ‘democratic dialogue’, ‘philosophizing in museums’, and ‘critical thinking in the classroom’. Eef is an expert in the Socratic conversation and depolarizing dialogue techniques. Within the research core ExploRatio, she develops dialogue material to generate reflection on controversial citizenship themes such as sustainability, dealing with fake news, or racism at school. Digisaurus is a collective of experienced speakers that supports parents, teachers, and educators in the digital world of children and young people. Digisaurus consists of three passionate speakers who use their knowledge and experience to help adults who sometimes feel like a 'dinosaur' in the digital world of children and young people. The goal of Digisaurus is to provide insight into media education and digital habits, and to offer practical tools for dealing with screen time and online behavior. Praktisch Iedereen is welcome from 12:15 PM for a bowl of (vegetarian) soup in collaboration with Atelier Groot Eiland De speakers start at 12:30 PM. Afterward, there is time for questions from the audience.