Why Think? by Sara Stanley
A practical guide to teaching philosophical thinking through play, questioning and dialogic activities to develop children's deeper understanding of life's big questions. It enables practitioners of children aged 3-11 to turn their classrooms into spaces where thinking, challenging and reasoning become as natural as play.
‘Sara Stanley brings the buzz and energy of her classroom to an engaging and practical guide on P4C for early years practitionersThis book so importantly celebrates young children's thinking and provides superb examples with helpful guidance on how to deal with the complexities and challenges of philosophical dialogue.' Lizzy Lewis, Development Manager, Society for Advancing Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education (SAPERE), UK
‘If you are someone interested in encouraging and facilitating philosophical thinking skills in the classroom, this excellent book will tell you everything you need to know to get you started. Whatever the age of the children you work with, this accessible book gives you a step-by-step guide to the rewarding process of philosophy for children. However, the real plus is that it is written by a practicing teacher and packed full of powerful case studies that brilliantly illuminate the theory and bring the whole process to life. If you've never taught philosophy with children before, the case studies in this book with certainly motivate you to want to. Packed full of excellent practical ideas, this is a book that should be read by anyone working with children!' Ros Bayley, early years consultant, writer and storyteller, UK
‘What I like with this book is that it shows that good thinking is something you can learn and train, and that although it can be hard work, it can also be fun. Sara Stanley shows the difference the teacher can make when it comes to helping students to become better thinkers and to listen to the ideas of others. Why Think? will stimulate teachers to try meaningful activities that develop children's thinking, self-esteem and their relationships with others, whilst alsoshowing that philosophy is not only enriching and fun for children, but also for teachers.' Beate Børresen, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education and International Studies, Oslo and Akershus University College, Norway
‘If you are someone interested in encouraging and facilitating philosophical thinking skills in the classroom, this excellent book will tell you everything you need to know to get you started. Whatever the age of the children you work with, this accessible book gives you a step-by-step guide to the rewarding process of philosophy for children. However, the real plus is that it is written by a practicing teacher and packed full of powerful case studies that brilliantly illuminate the theory and bring the whole process to life. If you've never taught philosophy with children before, the case studies in this book with certainly motivate you to want to. Packed full of excellent practical ideas, this is a book that should be read by anyone working with children!' Ros Bayley, early years consultant, writer and storyteller, UK
‘What I like with this book is that it shows that good thinking is something you can learn and train, and that although it can be hard work, it can also be fun. Sara Stanley shows the difference the teacher can make when it comes to helping students to become better thinkers and to listen to the ideas of others. Why Think? will stimulate teachers to try meaningful activities that develop children's thinking, self-esteem and their relationships with others, whilst alsoshowing that philosophy is not only enriching and fun for children, but also for teachers.' Beate Børresen, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education and International Studies, Oslo and Akershus University College, Norway
Sara Stanley is an Advanced Skills teacher, specialising in philosophy, role play and literary in the Early Years. She is on Norfolk LEA's working party for early years publications in literacy and role play, and has contributed to the Conram Institute's Listening to Young Children project. Having studied under Karin Murris, Roger Sutcliffe and Joanna Haynes, Sara has practiced philosophy for children for many years and now delivers training with colleague Maria Cornish. Together they set up the East Anglian branch of the Society for the Advancement of Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education (SAPERE).
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| ISBN 13 | 9781441193605 |
| ISBN 10 | 144119360X |
| Title | Why Think? |
| Author | Sara Stanley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Continuum Publishing Corporation |
| Year published | 2012-08-09 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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