Record details

• ISBN: 9781607093350 (pbk. : alk. paper)
• ISBN: 1607093359
• Physical Description: xiii, 150 pages ; 23 cm.
• Publisher: Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, c2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:

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.

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references.

Formatted Contents Note:

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.

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Philosophy > Study and teaching (Elementary)
Children's literature > Study and teaching (Elementary)
Interdisciplinary approach in education.