Download or read book A Teacher s Guide to Philosophy for Children written by Keith J. Topping and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-11 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Teacher’s Guide to Philosophy for Children provides educators with the process and structures to engage children in inquiring as a group into ‘big’ moral, ethical and spiritual questions, while also considering curricular necessities and the demands of national and local standards. Based on the actual experiences of educators in diverse and global classroom contexts, this comprehensive guide gives you the tools you need to introduce philosophical thinking into your classroom, curriculum and beyond. Drawing on research-based educational and psychological models, this book highlights the advantages gained by students who regularly participate in philosophical discussion: from building cognitive and social/emotional development, to becoming more informed citizens. Helpful tools and supplementary online resources offer additional frameworks for supporting and sustaining a higher level of thinking and problem-solving among your students. This practical guide is essential reading for teachers, coaches and anyone wondering how you can effectively teach philosophy in your classroom.
Download or read book Philosophy for Young Children written by Berys Gaut and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy for Young Children is a concise, practical guide for teachers. It contains detailed session plans for 36 philosophical enquiries that will enable them to introduce philosophy to their children quickly and with confidence.
Download or read book Philosophy for Children written by Babs Anderson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy for Children (P4C) is a movement that teaches reasoning and argumentative skills to children of all ages. This book looks at the progress that P4C has made in the UK in addressing issues of literacy, critical thinking, PSHE, education for sustainable development and wider issues such as bullying. Chapters identify the different theories and practices that have emerged and discuss the necessity for a reflective approach that P4C brings to education. The book highlights how this movement can fit into the early years, primary and secondary curriculum and the challenges and rewards that come with it. Chapters include: The Evolution of Philosophy for Children in the UK Pedagogical Judgement Negotiating meaning in classrooms: P4C as an exemplar of dialogic pedagogy The impact of P4C on teacher educators Being and becoming a philosophical teacher This will be an invaluable guide for all those interested in P4C and studying courses on Early Childhood Studies, Education Studies and Initial Teacher Training courses.
Download or read book Philosophy for Kids written by David A. White and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspire animated discussions of questions that concern kids—and all of us—with this innovative, interactive book. Open your students' minds to the wonders of philosophy. Allow them to grapple with the questions philosophers have discussed since the ancient Greeks. Questions include: “Who are your friends?,” “Can computers think?,” “Can something logical not make sense?,” and “Can you think about nothing?” Young minds will find these questions to be both entertaining and informative. If you have ever wondered about questions like these, you are well on your way to becoming a philosopher! Philosophy for Kids offers young people the opportunity to become acquainted with the wonders of philosophy. Packed with exciting activities arranged around the topics of values, knowledge, reality, and critical thinking, this book can be used individually or by the whole class. Each activity allows kids to increase their understanding of philosophical concepts and issues and enjoy themselves at the same time. In addition to learning about a challenging subject, students philosophizing in a classroom setting, as well as the casual reader of Philosophy for Kids, will sharpen their ability to think critically about these and similar questions. Experiencing the enjoyment of philosophical thought enhances a young person's appreciation for the importance of reasoning throughout the traditional curriculum of subjects. The book includes activities, teaching tips, a glossary of terms, and suggestions for further reading. Grades 4-12
Download or read book Philosophy for Young Children written by Berys Gaut and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With this book, any teacher can start teaching philosophy to children today! Co-written by a professor of philosophy and a practising primary school teacher, Philosophy for Young Children is a concise, practical guide for teachers. It contains detailed session plans for 36 philosophical enquiries - enough for a year’s work - that have all been successfully tried, tested and enjoyed with young children from the age of three upwards. The enquiries explore a range of stimulating philosophical questions about fairness, the environment, friendship, inclusion, sharing, right and wrong, manners, beauty, pictures, the emotions, dreaming and reality. All the stories, drawings and photographs that you’ll need to carry out the enquiries are provided and can be used with your children directly from the book. Each step-by step enquiry includes: The philosophical topic and the aim of the enquiry The stimuli you’ll need Questions to ask the children Possible answers to help move the discussion forward Ideas to help you summarise and extend the enquiry. If you are an Early Years or primary school teacher, this complete resource will enable you to introduce philosophy to your children quickly and with confidence.
Download or read book Philosophy for Children Through the Secondary Curriculum written by Lizzy Lewis and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2012-05-17 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy for Children (P4C) is an approach to learning and teaching that aims to develop reasoning and judgement. Students learn to listen to and respect their peers' opinions, think creatively and work together to develop a deeper understanding of concepts central to their own lives and the subjects they are studying. With the teacher adopting the role of facilitator, a true community develops in which rich and meaningful dialogue results in enquiry of the highest order. Each chapter is written by a leading P4C expert and provides an introduction to the relationship between P4C and the subject area, lesson stimuli and activities for extending and deepening students' thinking. The book includes: • guidance on how to embed P4C in curriculum subjects in a crowded and demanding secondary curriculum timetable • troubleshooting advice for the teacher-turned-facilitator • a companion website containing useful links, downloadable resources and material to display on your interactive whiteboard. Edited and collated by the UK's leading P4C organisation, this book introduces a rationale for using and adapting P4C in the secondary curriculum.
Download or read book Teachers Guide to Wondering written by Catherine Claire McCall and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Teachers Guide to Thinking Adventures written by Catherine McCall and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-23 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This "Teachers Guide to Thinking Adventures" Philosophy for Children book provides teachers with a step-by-step guide to implementing "Thinking Adventures" with a class of teenagers from 11 -14 years old."Thinking Adventures" and the "Teachers Guide to Thinking Adventures" form the fourth course in the Guided Socratic Discussion series of Philosophy for Children books.Through the Guided Socratic Discussion courses children and teenagers develop:· Improved self-image· Enlarged horizons· Increased self-esteem· Increased emotional intelligence· Increased IQ scoresAs the course progresses children:· Learn to welcome different points of view· Learn to understand others· Develop social-intellectual relationships with the community· Learn to share dialogue· Learn share ideas· Learn to collaborate with others· Learn to value the opinions of othersChildren develop specific skills:· Critical thinking skills· Creative reasoning skills· Moral reasoning skills· Listening skills· Talking skills· Communications skills· Comprehension skills· Concept forming skills· Meta-cognitive skillsCover illustration by Mary Haight
Download or read book Big Ideas for Little Kids written by Thomas E. Wartenberg and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Big Ideas for Little Kids includes everything a teacher, a parent, or a college student needs to teach philosophy to elementary school children from picture books. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book explains why it is important to allow young children access to philosophy during primary-school education. Wartenberg also gives advice on how to construct a "learner-centered" classroom, in which children discuss philosophical issues with one another as they respond to open-ended questions by saying whether they agree or disagree with what others have said.
Download or read book Philosophy for Children written by Babs Anderson and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophy for Children (P4C) is a movement that teaches reasoning and argumentative skills to children of all ages. This book looks at the progress that P4C has made in the UK in addressing issues of literacy, critical thinking, PSHE, education for sustainable development and wider issues such as bullying. Chapters identify the different theories and practices that have emerged and discuss the necessity for a reflective approach that P4C brings to education. The book highlights how this movement can fit into the early years, primary and secondary curriculum and the challenges and rewards that come with it. Chapters include: The Evolution of Philosophy for Children in the UK Pedagogical Judgement Negotiating meaning in classrooms: P4C as an exemplar of dialogic pedagogy The impact of P4C on teacher educators Being and becoming a philosophical teacher This will be an invaluable guide for all those interested in P4C and studying courses on Early Childhood Studies, Education Studies and Initial Teacher Training courses.
Download or read book Teachers Guide to Thinking Changes written by Catherine McCall and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This "Teachers Guide to Thinking Changes" Philosophy for Children book provides teachers with a step-by-step guide to implementing "Thinking Changes" with a class of teenagers from 13 -16 years old."Thinking Changes" and the "Teachers Guide to Thinking Changes" form the fourth course in the Guided Socratic Discussion series of Philosophy for Children books.Through the Guided Socratic Discussion courses children and teenagers develop:· Improved self-image· Enlarged horizons· Increased self-esteem· Increased emotional intelligence· Increased IQ scoresAs the course progresses children:· Learn to welcome different points of view· Learn to understand others· Develop social-intellectual relationships with the community· Learn to share dialogue· Learn share ideas· Learn to collaborate with others· Learn to value the opinions of othersChildren develop specific skills:· Critical thinking skills· Creative reasoning skills· Moral reasoning skills· Listening skills· Talking skills· Communications skills· Comprehension skills· Concept forming skills· Meta-cognitive skillsCover illustration by Mary Haight
Download or read book Philosophical Inquiry written by Philip Cam and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-01-29 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Philosophical Inquiry shows how to use the tools of philosophy for educational purposes. It is a practical guide to the philosophical arts of questioning, conceptual exploration and reasoning, with wide application across the school curriculum. It provides educators with an effective means of teaching students to think critically and creatively, to use their knowledge to solve problems, to deal with issues, to explore possibilities and work with ideas. These are the skills and abilities that young people need in order to thrive socially and economically in the world today. Drawing on educational and psychological theory, Philosophical Inquiry emphasizes the use of collaborative learning, through class discussion, working with a partner, and small group work. This approach teaches students to think in socially responsible ways. It means that students become not only thinking individuals but also good team-players, with benefits that extend beyond the classroom and the school to community life and the world of work.
Download or read book Teaching As Leadership written by Teach For America and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-02-02 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A road map for teachers who strive to be highly effective leaders in our nation's classrooms Teach For America has fought the daunting battle of educational equity for the last twenty years. Based on evidence from classrooms across the country, they've discovered much about effective teaching practice, and distilled these findings into the six principles presented in this book. The Teaching As Leadership framework inspires teachers to: Set Big Goals; Invest Students and Their Families; Plan Purposefully; Execute Effectively; Continuously Increase Effectiveness; Work Relentlessly. The results are better educational outcomes for our nation's children, particularly those who live in low-income communities. Inspires educators to be leaders in their classrooms and schools Demystifies what it means to be an effective teacher, describes key elements of practice and provides a clear vision of success Addresses the challenges every teacher, in every classroom, faces on a daily basis An accompanying website includes a wealth of tools, videos, sample lessons, discussion boards, and case studies.
Download or read book The Examined Life written by David A. White and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-09-03 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the follow-up to the best-sellingPhilosophy for Kids, Dr. David White delves deeper into the philosophical questions kids (and adults) care about deeply. Through vibrant discussions and debate, the book offers ways teachers can help students grapple with age-old questions about the nature of friendship (Aristotle), time (Augustine), knowledge (Plato), existence of God (Aquinas), perception (Berkeley), freedom and society (Rousseau), and many more. The book is divided into three sections. Part 1 presents primary source readings that will encourage discussion and debate; Part 2 offers easy-to-use activities that focus on the direct application of philosophy to areas such as critical thinking, language, and the arts; and Part 3 offers a unique perspective just for teachers—a philosophical look at how teachers can become more reflective philosophers themselves. This is an excellent teachers' handbook for using advanced philosophy in the classroom. Grades 7-12
Download or read book Teachers Guide to Wondering Adventures written by Catherine McCall and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-20 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This "Teachers Guide to Wondering Adventures" Philosophy for Children book provides teachers with a step-by-step guide to implementing "Wondering Adventures" with a class of children from 6 -11 years old."Wondering Adventures" and the "Teachers Guide to Wondering Adventures" form the second course in the Guided Socratic Discussion series of Philosophy for Children books.Through the Guided Socratic Discussion courses children and teenagers develop:· Improved self-image· Enlarged horizons· Increased self-esteem· Increased emotional intelligence· Increased IQ scoresAs the course progresses children:· Learn to welcome different points of view· Learn to understand others· Develop social-intellectual relationships with the community· Learn to share dialogue· Learn share ideas· Learn to collaborate with others· Learn to value the opinions of othersChildren develop specific skills:· Critical thinking skills· Creative reasoning skills· Moral reasoning skills· Listening skills· Talking skills· Communications skills· Comprehension skills· Concept forming skills· Meta-cognitive skills1) (7-9 years) 'Wondering' 2) 'Teachers Guide to Wondering' 3) (8-11years) 'Wondering Adventures' 4) 'Teachers Guide to Wondering Adventures' 5) (10 -12 years) 'Talking Thinking' 6) 'Teachers Guide to Talking Thinking'7) (11-13 years) 'Thinking Adventures' 8) 'Teachers Guide to Thinking Adventures' 9) (12-14 years) 'Thinking Changes' 10) 'Teachers Guide to Thinking Changes' 11) (13-15 years) 'Thinking Challenges' 12) 'Teachers Guide to Thinking Challenges' Cover illustration by Mary Haight
Download or read book Teachers Guide to Talking Thinking written by Catherine McCall and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-22 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This "Teachers Guide to Talking Thinking" Philosophy for Children book provides teachers with a step-by-step guide to implementing "Thinking Changes" with a class of children from 7 -11 years old."Talking Thinking" and the "Teachers Guide to Talking Thinking" form the third course in the Guided Socratic Discussion series of Philosophy for Children books.Through the Guided Socratic Discussion courses children and teenagers develop:· Improved self-image· Enlarged horizons· Increased self-esteem· Increased emotional intelligence· Increased IQ scoresAs the course progresses children:· Learn to welcome different points of view· Learn to understand others· Develop social-intellectual relationships with the community· Learn to share dialogue· Learn share ideas· Learn to collaborate with others· Learn to value the opinions of othersChildren develop specific skills:· Critical thinking skills· Creative reasoning skills· Moral reasoning skills· Listening skills· Talking skills· Communications skills· Comprehension skills· Concept forming skills· Meta-cognitive skillsCover illustration by Mary Haight
Download or read book Teachers Guide to Thinking Challenges written by Catherine McCall and published by . This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This "Teachers Guide to Thinking Challenges" Philosophy for Children book provides teachers with a step-by-step guide to implementing "Thinking Challenges" with a class of teenagers from 14 -18 years old. "Thinking Challenges" and the "Teachers Guide to Thinking Challenges" form the sixth course in the Guided Socratic Discussion series of Philosophy for Children books.Through the Guided Socratic Discussion courses children and teenagers develop:· Improved self-image· Enlarged horizons· Increased self-esteem· Increased emotional intelligence· Increased IQ scoresAs the course progresses teenagers:· Learn to welcome different points of view· Learn to understand others· Develop social-intellectual relationships with the community· Learn to share dialogue· Learn share ideas· Learn to collaborate with others· Learn to value the opinions of othersTeenagers develop specific skills:· Critical thinking skills· Creative reasoning skills· Moral reasoning skills· Listening skills· Talking skills· Communications skills· Comprehension skills· Concept forming skills· Meta-cognitive skillsCover illustration by Allen Farrington
