'eudaemonia' explains why things fulfil their potential and flourish, according to the philosopher Aristotle (384-322BCE).
Aristotle was the father of modern science but did not believe that simple explanations can account for the sheer beauty, abundance and efficiency we see all around us, not least in human beings. He argued that things are more complex, that almost unmeasurable factors are at work when things are really good.
Aristotle was also a great teacher. Alexander the Great was his pupil. As a teacher Aristotle believed in nurturing the whole person.
eudaemonia has now got its own YouTube Channel (link above "eudaemonia TV", featuring loads of resources, playlists and links useful for teaching RE, RS and Philosophy. We also plan to upload masterclasses and sections of past INSET conferences.
"Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts."
Einstein
eudaemonia conferences
eudaemonia conferences aim to help schools, teachers and young people to develop a broader view of education. We provide the opportunity for managers and teachers to reflect on what they want to achieve and the practical tools to help them to promote and deliver the less easily measurable aspects of education. We run conferences which aim to inspire and enthuse teachers, helping them tohelp students to love learning for its own sake. eudaemonia conferences is run by teachers and for teachers - unlike bigger training companies, we understand the demands of the job.
LATEST NEWS
Contemporary Issues in Focus: Sex and Relationships will be held at Heythrop College, Kensington on 28th January 2012. Run in association with Candle Conferences Ltd. this new series of conferences offers low-cost INSET on a Saturday to RE teachers in England, with an emphasis on considering different religious perspectives on world issues.
"Good & Bad Religion", the first in a series of free conferences for sixth form students, will be held at Longley Park College in Sheffield on 21st February 2012
eudaemonia conferences has worked with The Tablet to develop the new Student Zone of their website, a hub for all students of RS aged 16-19 and their teachers, offering detailed information, video introductions, free teaching resources, links, events and more. student.thetablet.co.uk
New INSET for RaVE teachers in Australia and New Zealand has just been announced. "Towards Rigour and Relevance in Teaching Christianity Today" will be run in association with Wombat Education in 8 venues between March and May 2012.
"Aiming for Excellence" in Glasgow welcomed teachers of Higher RMPS from across Scotland to explore themes as diverse as Utilitarianism and Judaism.
"Teaching RE and Values through the Arts", an innovative INSET bringing together RE teachers with colleagues from other Arts specialisms to consider now teaching methods and opportunities for cross-curricular work, ran across Australia and New Zealand during summer 2011. It has been very well-received by teachers in Hobart, Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.
"Laying Strong Foundations", eudaemonia's first RE INSET for primary school teachers ran in July 2011, with future conferences planned for other venues in Australia and New Zealand. The aim was to equip non-specialist teachers with the subject-knowledge and skills to teach RE effectively and to prepare their students for progression into the secondary curriculum.
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