THE TEACHING OF PHILOSOPHY THROUGH THE PERSPECTIVE OF PHILOSOPHY WITH CHILDREN.

Abstract

The teaching of Philosophy by the perspective of Philosophy with children. The purpose of the following selection is to consider the teaching of philosophy taking as a starting point the experience it occurred with Philosophy with Children (PwC). What follows it’s a description of how the text is structured. First, you will find the definition of the concept of philosophy. Second, you will read about the concept of teaching. At last, there will be theories and tools to put into practice in the teaching of Philosophy for Children.

The process of teaching philosophy is intended to be though a problem in which a philosophical or political issue is stated. As a consequence, PwC plays an important role in providing students with strategies that may help the facilitator to transmit philosophical concept and related items such as practice.

The focus of teaching philosophy should be from the perspective of providing students with tools that helps them to develop abilities for life. Taking in consideration this, students would have the opportunity of building, creating and reflecting on their own experience and reality.  It is important that teachers have an insight on philosophy with children so as to foster critical thinking in their students and improve their own teaching practice. Taking into consideration this never ending process of learning and teaching, children are the present and the hoping future.