| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (172 pages) |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Part I. TEACHING PHILOSOPHY IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. Natural-Born Philosophers -- How I Became a Children's Philosophy Teacher -- Learner-Centered Teaching -- Part II. PREPARING TO TEACH. The "Game" of Philosophy -- The Elementary School Introduction to Philosophy Course -- Preparing for a Philosophy Discussion -- Facilitating a Philosophical Discussion -- Deepening and Extending the Discussion -- Part III. THE STORIES. "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 Logic -- Many Moons: Teaching Epistemology -- Knuffle Bunny: Teaching the Philosophy of Language -- Emily's Art: Teaching Aesthetics -- Part IV. IMPLICATIONS. A Sample Discussion of The Giving Tree -- Conclusion -- Appendix. Suggestions for Further Investigation -- References. |
| Summary |
"Big Ideas for Little Kids includes everything a teacher, a parent, or a college student needs to teach philosophy to elementary school children from picture books. 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. Wartenberg also 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"--Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Philosophy -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
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Philosophy -- Study and teaching (Elementary) |
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Children's literature -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
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Children's literature -- Study and teaching (Elementary) |
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Children's literature. |
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Interdisciplinary approach in education.
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Interdisciplinary approach in education. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Wartenberg, Thomas E. Big ideas for little kids. Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Education, [2014] 9781475804447 (DLC) 2014004834 (OCoLC)881385879 |
| ISBN |
9781475804461 (electronic book) |
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1475804466 (electronic book) |
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9781475804447 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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147580444X (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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9781475804454 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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1475804458 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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