Broadcast July 10, 2011
How young can children learn philosophy? How should it be taught in the schools? What does philosophy offer that other curricula do not? For decades, the international movement known as “philosophy for children” has had tremendous success teaching in both public and private schools. Emphasizing moral education, critical thinking, and concept development, P4C, as it is known, has inspired even the youngest children to speak out in class, think about the most difficult subjects, and come to their own conclusions about controversial issues. On this episode, we examine this fascinating topic and ask whether a subject like philosophy is compatible with schooling built on standardized testing.
Maughn Gregory is Associate Professor of Education Foundations and Director of the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children at Montclair State University, in New Jersey.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Institute for the Advancement for Philosophy with Children
International Council for Philosophical Inquiry for Children
PLATO: Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization
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