I. College Syllabi on Teaching Philosophy to Pre-College Students
In this section you will find sample syllabi for college-level courses which introduce the concept of teaching philosophy to children and young people. The readings and activities can be a source of inspiration for personal learning and preparation as you develop your own approach to introducing philosophy into secondary education. They can also serve as a model for developing college courses or service learning units for teachers to provide them with appropriate background as they consider the role philosophy can play in their classrooms.
Philosophy for Children-Stony Brook
University Instructor: Wendy C. Turgeon
contact: Wendy C. Turgeon
This course is designed to introduce teachers or adults interested in educational issues to the concepts behind the general movement to teaching philosophy to children and young adults.
Philosophy for Children: Ethics and Values-Stony Brook
University instructor: Wendy C. Turgeon
contact: Wendy C. Turgeon
This course explores the whole area of ethical education, examining a range of Character Education programs and the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children’s material for elementary and secondary students.
Philosophy for Children: Elementary Level-Mt. Holyoke College
contact: Thomas Wartenburg
This syllabus is geared for teaching elementary level students but readers can find excellent suggestions for texts and approaches that will work for older students as well.