Use little concepts for big thinking
Ways to deepen discussions by working with pupils on concepts that help them to reason and make connections.
In this area, you will find a collection of practical ideas on all aspects of doing philosophy with children such as: helping pupils create questions, pushing for depth in dialogue and planning for progression. These tried-and-tested ideas will not only give you food for thought as you plan your p4c classes and curricula, they will also help you to make your p4c teaching more varied and effective.
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Ways to deepen discussions by working with pupils on concepts that help them to reason and make connections.
Paired work: 'pairs compare', 'think, pair, share' and 'think, write, share, compare.' Inspired by the work of Spencer Kagan.
A Kagan co-operative learning structure adapted for p4c.
A Kagan co-operative learning structure adapted for p4c.
Ideas for developing children's powers of questioning .
Activities for pupils in an intriguing form of 'line-up'.