Teaching Workshop: Introduction to Philosophy for Children
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The workshop aims to explore the philosophical, theoretical-practical, and political implications of Philosophy for Children/Community. The workshop will also explore possible applications of Philosophy for Children in both schools and society in general.
Expected learning outcomes
The workshop aims to develop the following skills:
Critical thinking skills:
By the end of the workshop, students will display a sufficiently independent critical approach in selecting and interpreting the notions that are most relevant their area of study and to the broader socio-cultural context in which they operate
Communication skills:
By the end of the workshop:
- students will be able to effectively communicate the acquired knowledge and disseminate it to the general public;
- student will have developed basic IT skills concerning knowledge preservation and transfer.
Learning skills:
By the end of the workshop, students will have developed the learning skills required to continue their studies in keeping with their own research interests. In order to meet this objective, students will also develop relevant skills in the independent interpretation of sources and in the use of basic IT tool for bibliographic research.
Critical thinking skills:
By the end of the workshop, students will display a sufficiently independent critical approach in selecting and interpreting the notions that are most relevant their area of study and to the broader socio-cultural context in which they operate
Communication skills:
By the end of the workshop:
- students will be able to effectively communicate the acquired knowledge and disseminate it to the general public;
- student will have developed basic IT skills concerning knowledge preservation and transfer.
Learning skills:
By the end of the workshop, students will have developed the learning skills required to continue their studies in keeping with their own research interests. In order to meet this objective, students will also develop relevant skills in the independent interpretation of sources and in the use of basic IT tool for bibliographic research.
Lesson period: First semester
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
The workshop aims to deepen the philosophical theoretical-pratical and political horizon of the philosophy for children-community and of the possible declinations and school contexts, extraschool, educational and social contexts. The activities involve direct involvement of the participants through philosophy for children-community sessions in the style of the research community.
By following the workshop, students are entitled to attain 3 ECTS.
The workshop is open to all students of the master degree in Philosophical sciences and also to all students of the degree course in Philosophy and in Philosophical sciences.
By following the workshop, students are entitled to attain 3 ECTS.
The workshop is open to all students of the master degree in Philosophical sciences and also to all students of the degree course in Philosophy and in Philosophical sciences.
Prerequisites for admission
No previous knowledge required.
Teaching methods
Debate and discussion
Community of inquiry
In-class writing exercises
In-class group work.
Community of inquiry
In-class writing exercises
In-class group work.
Teaching Resources
R. Fabbrichesi, What do you do when you do philosophy? Raffaello Cortina, Milan 2017.
M. Lipman, A life teching. thinking: autobiography, Mimesis, Milan-Udine 2018.
M. Lipman, Educare al pensiero, Thinking in edcation, Vita e pensiero, Milan 2005.
S. Bevilacqua, P. Casarin [a cura di], Philosophy for children at stake, Mimesis, Milan-Udine 2016.
4) W. Kohan, Infanzia e filosofia, Morlacchi editore, Perugia 2005
M. Lipman, A life teching. thinking: autobiography, Mimesis, Milan-Udine 2018.
M. Lipman, Educare al pensiero, Thinking in edcation, Vita e pensiero, Milan 2005.
S. Bevilacqua, P. Casarin [a cura di], Philosophy for children at stake, Mimesis, Milan-Udine 2016.
4) W. Kohan, Infanzia e filosofia, Morlacchi editore, Perugia 2005
Assessment methods and Criteria
In order to pass, students are required to actively participate in practical in-class activities. Students will not receive a specific grade for the workshop (pass/fail only).
Attendance is compulsory.
Attendance is compulsory.
- University credits: 3
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor:
Casarin Pierpaolo
Shifts:
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Professor:
Casarin PierpaoloProfessor(s)