PHIL 701

Philosophy for Children – Theory and Practice

Description

In this course you will learn the skills of facilitating philosophical inquiry with children and engage in numerous communities of inquiry yourself. You will become familiar with a range of stimulus and support materials and learn how to construct these for a stimulus of your choice (such as a picture book, news story or film clip). You will be supported in your preparation for practice in your classroom.

The links between "Philosophy for Children" and the educational philosophy of Dewey and Vygotsky will be explored and the international empirical research reviewed. Links with the New Zealand Curriculum, especially the principles, values and key competencies, will be investigated.

 

Assessment

Coursework only

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline.

Digital Course Outlines will be refreshed around November/December.

Availability 2025

Not taught in 2025

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Points

PHIL 701: 30 points