PHILOSOPHY WITH CHILDREN

ECC411

Course Code: ECC411
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Bachelor's Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Professor Ayşe Güler Küçükturan

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Understand the meaning and importance of philosophy for children.
Compare approaches to philosophy for children
Develop the ability to apply the techniques of Philosophy activity with children.
Evaluate the contribution of philosophy with children to philosophical thought.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Course Description

At the end of this course, students; gain information on what philosophy is for children, the brief history of philosophy for children, techniques of philosophy activity with children, and the contribution of philosophy with children to philosophical thought.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Definition of philosophy, its subjects
2^nd Week	What is philosophy for children?
3^rd Week	History of philosophy for children
4^th Week	What is the use of philosophy for children?
5^th Week	Teaching and questioning strategies that deepen philosophical thinking
6^th Week	Approaches used in philosophical discussions
7^th Week	Higher order thinking skills
8^th Week	Midterm
9^th Week	Questioning techniques that improve thinking
10^th Week	The relationship between children's literature and philosophy
11^th Week	The role of the teacher in philosophy education
12^th Week	Examples of philosophy activities with children
13^th Week	Examples of philosophy activities with children
14^th Week	Resources to use in philosophy practices with children

Recommended or Required Reading

Instructor's lecture notes
Philosophy for Children: A Practical Guide
The Philosophy Machine: A Roadmap: How to Do Philosophy for Kids (P4C)
Philosophical Stories for Children

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Questions/Answers
Problem Solving
Presentation
Other

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Practice	1	20
Other	1	50
Total(%)		100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		0
Total(%)		100

ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload

Activities	Quantity	Duration (Hour)	Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam	1	1	1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work	14	2	28
Preparation for Final exam	1	20	20
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	5	5
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework	2	15	30
Total Work Load			127
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4.23
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1
K2
K3
K4	X
K5
K6
K7
K8	X	X	X	X
K9
K10
K11			X	X
K12		X
K13
K14			X	X
K15			X	X
K16
K17			X	X
K18

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1
K2
K3
K4	X
K5
K6
K7
K8	X	X	X	X
K9
K10
K11			X	X
K12		X
K13
K14			X	X
K15			X	X
K16
K17			X	X
K18

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1
K2
K3
K4	X
K5
K6
K7
K8	X	X	X	X
K9
K10
K11			X	X
K12		X
K13
K14			X	X
K15			X	X
K16
K17			X	X
K18

	LO1	LO2	LO3	LO4
K1
K2
K3
K4	X
K5
K6
K7
K8	X	X	X	X
K9
K10
K11			X	X
K12		X
K13
K14			X	X
K15			X	X
K16
K17			X	X
K18