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Book SynopsisPhilosophy in schools in Australia dates back to the 1980s and is rooted in the Philosophy for Children curriculum and pedagogy. Seeing potential for educational change, Australian advocates were quick to develop new classroom resources and innovative programs that have proved influential in educational practice throughout Australia and internationally. Behind their contributions lie key philosophical and educational discussions and controversies which have shaped attempts to introduce philosophy in schools and embed it in state and national curricula.
Drawing together a wide range of eminent scholars and practitioners in the field of educational philosophy, this anthology, the first of its kind, provides not only a historical narrative, but an opportunity to reflect on the insights and experiences of the authors that have made history. The collection is divided into three parts. The overarching theme of Part I is the early years of Philosophy for Children in Australia and ho
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"Two elements regarding the construction of the argument of this book are what makes the book of great value to readers beyond Australia and beyond philosophy for children. First, each chapter is a combination of personal stories integrated with educational, philosophical and pedagogical theory that simultaneously focuses on P4wC and COI and broader educational and cultural issues. The second advantage of the structure of the book is the different vantage points of the authors." - Richard Morehouse, Journal of Didactics of Philosophy
"This book offers a robust and refined picture of P4C to anyone keen to understand how P4C fits into a specific educational, cultural, and political context. Its contribution is particular timely and important for some countries that try to employ a wholistic approach to P4C intended to create a more supportive environment for P4C practitioners. This book offers a good starting point to realise not only an inquiring school community but an inquiring society/world." - Kei Nishiyama, Philosophical Inquiry in Education
Table of ContentsAbout the Editors
List of Contributors
Acknowledgements
EDITORIAL INTRODUCTION
The Philosophical Classroom: An Australian Story Gilbert Burgh & Simone Thornton
PART I: THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHILOSOPHY FOR CHILDREN IN AUSTRALIA
Introduction Gabrielle Mardon
Chapter 1. Philosophy for Children Comes to Australia Laurance J. Splitter & Jennifer Glaser
Chapter 2. Getting Started: The Early Use of the IAPC Curriculum Jennifer Glaser & Anita Bass
Chapter 3. The Federation Debate: Creating an Australasian Network Laurance J. Splitter & May Leckey
Chapter 4. From Newsletters to An Australasian Journal and Beyond Stephan Millett
Chapter 5. Australian Practices Go Overseas Megan Jane Laverty
PART II: IDEAS INTO BOOKS
Introduction Gabrielle Mardon
Chapter 6. ‘Memo to Harry Stottlemeier And Friends: You Are Not Wanted Here’. Reflections on The Idea of a Philosophy Curriculum in Australia Laurance J. Splitter
Chapter 7. What’s So Special About A Story? Revisiting the IAPC Text-As-Story Paradigm Jennifer Glaser
Chapter 8. Resourceful Teachers and Teacher Resources Susan Wilks
Chapter 9. From Picture Books to Science in The Classroom Tim Sprod
Chapter 10. Writing for Children and Teachers: A Philosophical Journey Philip Cam
Chapter 11. Connecting Concepts and Developing Thinking Classrooms Clinton Golding
PART III: PHILOSOPHY IN SCHOOLS
Introduction Gabrielle Mardon
Chapter 12. Teacher Education and Professional Development Janette Poulton
Chapter 13. Philosophy and The Curriculum Monica Bini, Peter Ellerton, Sue Knight, Stephan Millett & Alan Tapper
Chapter 14. Philosophy in Schools Across Australia Kate Kennedy White with Liz Fynes-Clinton, Lynne Hinton, Jill Howells, Emmanuel Skoutas, Daniel Smith & Matthew Wills.
Chapter 15. Philosophy in Public and Other Educational Spaces Selena Prior & Susan Wilks
Chapter 16. Australian Research into The Benefits of Philosophy for Children Stephan Millett, Rosie Scholl & Alan Tapper
Chapter 17. Philosophy for Children Goes to University Jennifer Bleazby & Christina Slade
REFLECTIONS
Chapter 18. Growing Up with Philosophy in Australia: Philosophy as a Cultural Discourse Simone Thornton & Gilbert Burgh
Tributes
Index
