Philosophy for Children (P4C) is an approach that was developed by Professor Matthew Lipman, who was influenced by educational psychologists and philosophers such as Vygotsky, Piaget and Dewey as well as by the tradition of Socratic dialogue. P4C builds on higher order thinking (critical, creative and caring thinking), inquiring, reasoning, listening and dialogical skills.
Children are encouraged to create their own philosophical questions. The facilitator supports children in their own thinking, reasoning and inquiring, as well as in building on each other’s ideas in a dialogue. In P4C the facilitator fosters student-led discussions on philosophical questions. The role of the facilitator is crucial to ensuring quality dialogue and progress, as well as integration within the curriculum.
It is well documented that P4C has an impact on children’s cognitive, personal, social and emotional development. P4C encourages children as well as young adults to think for themselves and develop dialogical skills.
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12 x 50-60 min. | |
board/flip chart; copies of exercises; paper; signs; | |
This module gives teachers and pupils tools for reflection on empathy. | |
Social Studies/Civic Education Philosophy Social Learning Psychology Dialogue Diversity Cosmopolitan issues Ethics/values education |
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