Creative and Philosophical Thinking in the Primary Classroom
Description
Philosophy for Children is a fast growing and exciting area of creative development in primary phase education. Research by eminent psychologists Professor Keith Topping and Dr Steve Trickey at Dundee University reported that, in classrooms where creative and philosophical thinking was facilitated:
• Self-esteem and confidence of pupils rose
• They were more aware of their own and the feelings of others
• Classroom behaviour improved.
In this introductory book, two teachers and a psychologist offer the reader their own experiences of discovering:
• How to begin this process in their classrooms
• Detailed outlines of particularly successful sessions
• Case studies drawn from primary classrooms
• Resources and ideas to get you started.
The aim of the book is to inspire all teachers, whatever their level of expertise, to feel confident to try these ideas in their own classrooms.
150 pages
"'Philosophy for Children’ was recommended in the SEAL resource as a prime teaching methodology for developing children’s social and emotional competence."
Jean Gross Former Senior Director, Primary National Strategy
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