The Thought Workshop: Part III
Ancient Wisdom Literature Series for Home-Educated Teens
Join us as we explore the philosophical and literary traditions of ancient civilisations through their foundational writings, examining how their ideas continue to shape our understanding of wisdom, leadership, and human nature.
Morning Session: Ancient Texts and Ideas
We will delve into classical works like the Epic of Gilgamesh, Homer’s Odyssey, Confucius’s Analects, the Prophets of Israel, and the Bhagavad Gita, with some comparative studies of other texts from the period.
Afternoon Session: Interactive Discussions
After lunch, we will engage in discussions that challenge the teens to unpack the stories and big ideas emerging from these texts. These sessions are designed to stimulate and enhance critical and creative thinking. Students will be encouraged to express diverse viewpoints, fostering a spirit of inquiry and independent thought.
Details
When: Five Thursdays – March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Ages: 13-18 years
Location: Fusion Oakleigh Youth and Community Centre, 185 Warrigal Rd, Hughesdale
Cost: $75 for the five-week series or $20 per individual session
Format: Five sessions, each with a morning text exploration and afternoon discussion
Skills: Critical thinking, cultural literacy, ethical reasoning, respectful debate
Preparation for Class
Student preparation for each weekly class will be less than one hour and will include some reading and YouTube videos for backgrounding.
Weekly Schedule
Week 1: Ancient Mesopotamia
Week 2: Ancient Greece
Week 3: Ancient China
Week 4: Ancient Israel
Week 5: Ancient India
All text extracts will be provided, but may need to be printed out and brought to the class by students (TBC).
Community Lunch
Sessions are scheduled around the Fusion community lunch. Students are welcome to join this lunch between the morning and afternoon sessions. Donations can be made to Fusion for lunch, should you wish (I believe cash is preferred.)
Coordinator
Marjorie Solomon is a home-educating mother who believes in the importance of ideas, history, text, and critical thinking. She has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts (English) and works as a writer and publisher.
Contact
Email: thehomeofthewhales@gmail.com
Phone: 0452 515 302
Limited places. Please book early if you are interested.
PART IV of the series is coming up in May
