Big ideas for little kids : teaching philosophy through children's literature /
Wartenberg, Thomas E.
Big ideas for little kids : teaching philosophy through children's literature / Thomas E. Wartenberg. - Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, c2009. - xiii, 150 p. ; 23 cm.
Contains examples of children's books to be used as philosophical examples, with discussion questions. Wartenberg 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. 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.
Includes bibliographical references.
Natural-born philosophers -- How I became a children's philosophy teacher -- Learner-centered teaching -- The "game" of philosophy -- The elementary-school introduction to philosophy course -- Preparing a lesson plan -- Leading a philosophical discussion -- "Dragons and giants" : teaching ethics -- Frederick : teaching social and political philosophy -- The important book : teaching metaphysics -- The wonderful Wizard of Oz : teaching the philosophy of mind -- The giving tree : teaching environmental philosophy -- Morris the moose : teaching epistemology -- Knuffle Bunny : teaching the philosophy of language -- Emily's art : teaching aesthetics -- Suggested follow-up activities after philosophy discussions -- Conclusion.
Contains examples of children's books to be used as philosophical examples, with discussion questions. Wartenberg 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. 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.
9781607093350 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1607093359 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781607093343 (cloth : alk. paper) 1607093340 (cloth : alk. paper)
2009015581
Philosophy--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Children's literature--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Interdisciplinary approach in education.
Children's literature--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Interdisciplinary approach in education.
Philosophy--Study and teaching (Elementary)
B 52 / .W378 2009
Big ideas for little kids : teaching philosophy through children's literature / Thomas E. Wartenberg. - Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, c2009. - xiii, 150 p. ; 23 cm.
Contains examples of children's books to be used as philosophical examples, with discussion questions. Wartenberg 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. 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.
Includes bibliographical references.
Natural-born philosophers -- How I became a children's philosophy teacher -- Learner-centered teaching -- The "game" of philosophy -- The elementary-school introduction to philosophy course -- Preparing a lesson plan -- Leading a philosophical discussion -- "Dragons and giants" : teaching ethics -- Frederick : teaching social and political philosophy -- The important book : teaching metaphysics -- The wonderful Wizard of Oz : teaching the philosophy of mind -- The giving tree : teaching environmental philosophy -- Morris the moose : teaching epistemology -- Knuffle Bunny : teaching the philosophy of language -- Emily's art : teaching aesthetics -- Suggested follow-up activities after philosophy discussions -- Conclusion.
Contains examples of children's books to be used as philosophical examples, with discussion questions. Wartenberg 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. 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.
9781607093350 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1607093359 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781607093343 (cloth : alk. paper) 1607093340 (cloth : alk. paper)
2009015581
Philosophy--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Children's literature--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Interdisciplinary approach in education.
Children's literature--Study and teaching (Elementary)
Interdisciplinary approach in education.
Philosophy--Study and teaching (Elementary)
B 52 / .W378 2009