Binding: Paperback
Description: Essential reading for anyone who seeks to prepare active citizens for the twenty - first century this long - awaited book considers Philosophical Inquiry an empowering teaching method that can lead to significant improvements in confidence and articulacy and produce positive effects in other school activities and in interactions in the wider world. Readers are guided through the creation of a Community of Philosophical Inquiry (Co PI) in the kindergarten the classrooms of primary and secondary schools the community centre and beyond with practical ideas to make Co PI work. With examples ranging from five year old children to underachieving teenagers and even senior citizens the book shows how participation in a Co PI develops: the skills of reasoning critical and creative thinking concept formation and judgment the virtues of intellectual honesty and bravery. Including chapters on the theory and development of Philosophical Inquiry the creation of a community and using Co PI with groups of different ages this book forms essential reading for teachers professionals and community workers.
Title: Transforming Thinking Philosophical Inquiry In The Primary And Secondary Classroom
Author(s): Mccall Catherine C. (University Of Strathclyde Uk)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9780415476683
Pages: 226 Pages, 8 Tables, Black And White; 4 Line Drawings, Black And White
Publication Date: 3/24/2009
Category: Teaching Skills & Techniques