UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH BOHEMIA IN ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH BOHEMIA IN ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE
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Course title -
Course code KPD/FDTP
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements unspecified
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dudová Anna, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Sattran Jan, Mgr.
Course content
Course Outline The course consists of: Presentation of theory (approx. 1/4) Practical skills training (approx. 1/2) Reflection on practical activities: linking theory and practice (approx. 1/4) Topics: 1. Foundations of Philosophical Thinking - Understanding oneself, the world, and moral questions. Philosophical approach as a pedagogical stance. Theoretical background. 2. Philosophizing with Children and Youth - Principles of the method, conducting philosophical dialogue, the role of the facilitator. 3. Developing Philosophical Reasoning - How to foster critical and creative thinking in children. 4. Practical Philosophical Themes - Examples of working with various sources and inspirations (texts, images, stories, real-life situations).

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Demonstration, Activating (simulations, games, drama), E-learning
Learning outcomes
The course aims at fostering students' understanding of the pedagogical principles of Philosophy for Children (P4C); the theoretical basis is complemented by practical exercises developed skills related to the facilitation and reflection of philosophical dialogue and inquiry understood as a way of fostering thinking and present pedagogical tools (philosophical novels, discussion plans, exercises, activities) based on P4C principles.
Students will acquire: 1) knowledge of the chosen pedagogical discourse 2) philosophical (critical, creative, caring) thinking skills, 3) fundamentals of facilitation skills necessary for facilitating a philosophical dialogue.
Prerequisites
None.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment

Compulsory reading, active participation, co-facilitation of one session.
Recommended literature
  • Bauman, Petr. Filozofický dialog jako cesta k prevenci násilí : teorie a metodika, aktivity pro rozvoj myšlení. Vyd. 1. České Budějovice : Teologická fakulta Jihočeské univerzity v Českých Budějovicích, Centrum filozofie, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7394-412-4.
  • Bauman, Petr. Kritické a tvořivé myšlení: není to málo? : rozvoj myšlení ve filosofických, teologických, psychologických a pedagogických souvislostech. Vyd. 1. České Budějovice : Teologická fakulta Jihočeské univerzity v Českých Budějovicích, Centrum filozofie, 2013. ISBN 978-80-7394-432-2.
  • Cam, Philip. Philosophical Inquiry: Combining the Tools of Philosophy with Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning. Lanham; London: Rowman & Littlefield, 2020. ISBN 978-1-4758-4630-0.
  • Endrštová, Veronika a kol. Filozofie pro děti. Praktická příručka s lekcemi do výuky. Praha: Člověk v tísni. 2022.
  • Franzini Tibaldeo, Roberto. The Multidimensionality of Thinking: Critical, Creative, and Caring. Matthew Lipman and Ann Margaret Sharp: Philosophy for Children?s Educational Revolution. Cham: Springer, 2023.
  • Hershovitz, Scott. Malí filozofové. Praha: Jota. 2023.
  • Lewis, Tyson E; Jasinski, Igor. Rethinking Philosophy for Children. Bloomsbury: Bloomsbury Academic. 2023.
  • Lipman, M. - Sharp, A.M. Wondering At The World: Instructional Manual to Accompany Kio and Gus.. IAPC, 1986. ISBN 0-8191-5471-7.
  • Lipman, Matthew; Sharp, Ann Margaret. Ethical inquiry : instructional manual to accompany Lisa. 2nd ed. Lanham ; New York ; London : IAPC Institute for the advancement of philosophy for children, 1985. ISBN 0-8191-4785-0.
  • Lipman, Matthew; Sharp, Ann Margaret. Looking for meaning : instructional manual to accompany Pixie. Lanham ; New York ; London : IAPC Institute for the advancement of philosophy for children : Univers, 1984. ISBN 0-8191-3829-0.
  • Lipman, Matthew; Sharp, Ann Margaret,; Oscanyan, Frederick S. Philosophical inquiry : an instructional manual to accompany Harry Stottlemeier's discovery. 2nd ed. Lanham ; New York ; London : University Press of America : IAPC Institute for the advancement of phi, 1984. ISBN 0-8191-3830-4.
  • Lipman, Matthew. Thinking in education. 2nd ed. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2003. ISBN 0-521-01225-2.
  • Matthews, Gareth B. The Child´s Philosopher. London: Routledge. 2022.
  • Sharp, Ann Margaret; Bauman, Petr. Nemocnice pro panenky. Vyd. 1. České Budějovice : Teologická fakulta Jihočeské univerzity, Centrum filozofie pro děti, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7394-249-6.
  • Sharp, Ann Margaret; Splitter, Laurance J.; Miller, Elaine. Making sense of my world : teacher manual for the doll hospital. Camberwell : ACER The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd, 2000. ISBN 0-86431-321-7.
  • Sharp, Ann Margaret; Splitter, Laurance Joseph. Co znamená můj svět : metodická příručka k příběhu Nemocnice pro panenky. Vyd. 1. České Budějovice : TF JU, Centrum filozofie pro děti, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7394-269-4.
  • Siegmund, Michael. Nejlepších 123 otázek pro filozofování s dětmi a mládeží. Books on Demand. 2019.
  • Splitter, Laurance J.; Sharp, Ann Margaret. Teaching for better thinking : the clasroom community of inquiry. 1st pub. Melbourne : ACER The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd, 1995. ISBN 0-86431-143-5.
  • Zoller, Eva. Učíme děti ptát se a přemýšlet. Praha: Portál. 2012.


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