Why Think?

Philosophical Play from 3-11

AvSara Stanley

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Beskrivning

We live in an ever demanding world whereindependent, creative thinking is highly prized. We want the children of thefuture to have the skills and confidence to form their own ideas, and have theconfidence and resilience to speak up for what they believe in. Why Think? will enablepractitioners of children aged 3-11 to confidently turn their classrooms intospaces where thinking, challenging and reasoning become as natural as play. Inthis book, the author of But Why? explores how to maximise philosophicalplay through activities, games and parental engagement. Why Think?Includes: • Inspirational case studies• Facilitation techniques and information onphilosophical concepts• A list of recommended books and resources, onlinequizzes, thinking games and useful web links• Question-board activities to stimulate dailythinking The book is visually interesting with lots ofannotated sessions, drawings, photos, and ideas for resources. A must for allearly years and primary practitioners.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2012-06-07
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:264
Filformat:PDF
Kopieringsskydd:LCP
ISBN:9781441183651
Förlag:Continuum Publishing Corporation

Utforska kategorier

Skolan och förskolan inom Psykologi och pedagogik

Mer om författaren

Sara Stanley is Foundation Stage Leader and Teacher at Sparhawk Infant and Nursery School, Norwich, UK. She is a Level 1 trainer for SAPERE (The Society for the Advancement of Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education) and delivers P4C (Philosophy for Children) training, workshops and keynote speeches internationally.

Recensioner i media

'Sara Stanley brings the buzz and energy of her classroom to an engaging and practical guide on P4C for early years practitioners. This book so importantly celebrates young children's thinking and provides superb examples with helpful guidance on how to deal with the complexities and challenges of philosophical dialogue.' Lizzy Lewis, Development Manager, Society for Advancing Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education (SAPERE), UK

Innehållsförteckning

1. Introduction to Philosophy in Schools \ 2. Starting with Play \ 3. Creating Philosophical Thinkers \ 4. Big Thinking about Big Ideas \ 5. Think Again \ 6. Philosophical Journeys - Case studies \ 7. Using books and Resources \ 8. Putting it all Together - Thinking for Life \ Index