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Philosophy For Children

Joanna Haynes, Karin Murris: Picturebooks, Pedagogy and Philosophy (2011)

Contemporary picturebooks open up spaces for philosophical dialogues between people of all ages. As works of art, picturebooks offer unique opportunities to explore ideas and to create meaning collaboratively. This book considers censorship of certain well-known picturebooks, challenging the assumptions on which this censorship is based. Through a lively exploration of children’s responses to these same picturebooks the authors paint a way of working philosophically based on respectful listening and creative and authentic interactions, rather than scripted lessons. This dialogical process challenges much current practice in education. The authors propose that a courageous and critical practice of listening is central to the facilitation of mutually educative dialogue. This book will be of interest to scholars and students of education studies, philosophy of education, literacy teaching and learning, children’s literature, childhood and pedagogy.

Contents: Introduction: Censorship and Controversy in the Classroom Part One: Provocative Picturebooks 1. Playing with Dangerous Picturebooks 2. Not So Innocent Picturebooks 3. From Philosophical Novels to Picturebooks 4. Picturebooks as Philosophical Texts 5. Emotions and Picturebooks 6. Literary and Philosophical Responses to Picturebooks Part Two: Being Child 7. Slippage Between Realms 8. Talking Dogs and Moving Bears: The Realm of Meaning 9. Philosophy, Adult and Child 10. Authenticity of Knowledge and Understanding Part Three: Philosophical Listening 11. Listening and Juggling in Philosophical Space 12. Listening and Not Listening in Schools 13. Towards a Critical Practice of Philosophical Listening. Appendix A: List of Picturebooks Discussed in the Book

Authors: Joanna Haynes is Associate Professor in Education Studies at the University of Plymouth, England. Karin Murris is Associate Professor at the School of Education, University of Cape Town, South Africa.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sara Stanley. (2004) But Why? Teacher’s Manual.
This delightful resource pack provides everything teachers need to introduce philosophy for Children (P4C) to the primary classroom. Based on the work of Karin Murris and Roger Sutcliffe. The perfect introduction to philosophy for children (P4C), But Why? provides everything you need to introduce philosophy into your classroom. And for those who are already doing P4C, it will provide a welcome source of fresh inspiration and new ideas. Why do philosophy in school? This work clearly has a very positive impact on children's work across the curriculum, giving them the confidence to speak and discuss ideas to a high level. UK’s Ofsted report says P4C has far-reaching benefits that touch all parts of the curriculum and every aspect of school life by: creating a climate for learning increasing motivation developing communication skills boosting creativity and imagination teaching moral citizenship developing confidence, self-esteem and emotional identification. But Why? offers a tried-and-tested approach that makes philosophy accessible to even the very youngest children. As well as this manual, the teaching pack (sold separately) includes: a mini Philosophy Bear four, beautifully illustrated picture books, written specifically for use in P4C. The manual is a highly practical guide that includes: how to run a successful P4C session using stories and other stimuli for P4C strategies that will lead to fruitful thinking inspiring case studies and examples a bank of games and activities integrating philosophy into the school involving parents. R363  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Philip Cam. (1995) Thinking Together; Philosophical Inquiry for the Classroom. Hale & Iremonger. 
An excellent first read combining insight into the educational and philosophical ideas behind the pedagogy with many practical tips for teachers. Includes a very useful chapter on how to select story material. R183 
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Robert Fisher. (1999) Teaching Thinking; Philosophical Enquiry in the Classroom. Cassell..
A useful resource as it pulls together clearly what has been published in this area before. Of particular interest for British teachers who will find many of their questions answered in it. R317 
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Laurance Splitter and Ann M Sharp. (1995) Teaching for Better Thinking: The Classroom Community of Inquiry. ACER. A more scholarly and difficult to read book, but with many original and inspiring ideas, written by two leading international practioners in the field. Many of their ideas return in publications by other authors. R740 
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Matthew Lipman (Ed). (1993) Thinking Children and Education. Kendall/Hunt..
A useful compilation of articles previously published in the learned journal Thinking. Especially of interest when doing research in this area. Many articles are not immediately relevant for practice. R299
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Gareth Matthews. (1984) Dialogues with Children. Cambridge (Mass), Harvard Univ. Press..
A wonderful book featuring dialogues between Matthews and a small group of learners at an Edinburgh school. His starting points for enquiry are original and inspirational. Great bedtime reading for adults. R240 
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Gareth Matthews. (1994) The Philosophy of Childhood. Cambridge (Mass), Harvard Univ. Press..
A theoretical underpinning of Matthews’ ideas about childhood in which he persuasively argues for the importance of this new branch of philosophy: philosophy of childhood. Though in many parts a repetition of what he has published before, the book raises many open questions which all professionals working with children should ponder. R133 
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Robert Fisher. Games (Stories, Values, Poems etc) for Thinking. R230  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Stephen Law. Philosophy. R218  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Stephen Law. Philosophy Gym. R159  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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