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Big Ideas for Little Kids : : Teaching Philosophy Through Children's Literature

Wartenberg, Thomas E. Book - 2009 108.3 Wa None on shelf 1 request on 1 copy Community Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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Natural-born philosophers -- How I became a children's philosophy teacher -- Learner-centered teaching -- The "game" of philosophy -- The elementary-school introduction to philosophy course -- Preparing a lesson plan -- Leading a philosophical discussion -- "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 epistemology -- Knuffle Bunny : teaching the philosophy of language -- Emily's art : teaching aesthetics -- Suggested follow-up activities after philosophy discussions -- Conclusion.

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PUBLISHED
Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, c2009.
Year Published: 2009
Description: xiii, 150 p. ; 23 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book

ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781607093343 (cloth : alk. paper)
1607093340 (cloth : alk. paper)
9781607093350 (pbk. : alk. paper)
1607093359 (pbk. : alk. paper)

SUBJECTS
Philosophy -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
Children's literature -- Study and teaching (Elementary)
Interdisciplinary approach in education.