Robert Fisher
 

Teaching thinking and creativity
 

Developing creative minds and creative futures

   
 

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Teaching Thinking: Philosophical Enquiry in the Classroom

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Teaching Thinking (1998) Continuum 284pp ISBN 0304700665 £15.99

Teaching Thinking is a n essential guide for teachers and parents on Philosophy for Children. The book shows ways of using discussion in classrooms or home to develop children's thinking , learning and literacy skills. Illustrated with examples of philosophical discussion with children 5 - 16 years.

  • 'This is the best introduction to using philosophy with children I have seen' - teacher
  • 'This is an ambitious book ... combining reviews of previous work with practical ideas for classrooms' - educational psychologist
  • 'Philosophy is about ... takes your thoughts higher. I like that, having something really hard to think about that you have never thought of before' - Carla, aged 10
  • 'Philosophy ... is the only subject that is thinking about thinking. There are many interesting things to think about which nobody has ever worked out before, like: 'When did time begin?' or 'Who thought the first thought?' - Jemma, aged 9
  • 'It is good because it gets you to use parts of the brain you don't use in other lessons. It's like a game. It can be fun listening to ideas and having your own ideas' - Karl, aged 10

This book is in print and should be available through any good bookshop.

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