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The If Machine, 2nd edition: 30 Lesson Plans for Teaching Philosophy

(Paperback, 2nd edition)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The If Machine, 2nd edition: 30 Lesson Plans for Teaching Philosophy

Contributors:

By (Author) If Machine Peter Worley
Illustrated by Tamar Levi

ISBN:

9781472969088

Publisher:

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Imprint:

Bloomsbury Education

Publication Date:

17th September 2019

Edition:

2nd edition

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

Professional and Scholarly

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Non Fiction

Other Subjects:

Educational: Philosophy and ethics
Primary and middle schools
Teaching skills and techniques

Dewey:

370.152

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

256

Dimensions:

Width 156mm, Height 234mm

Weight:

392g

Description

Fully updated edition with five brand new sessions and bonus features. Fully updated with new developments in the theory and practice of teaching philosophy, this new edition of the bestselling book, The If Machine, presents 30 clear, ready-to-use plans to teach philosophy in the classroom with children aged five to 13. Each tried-and-tested session offers an imaginary situation, followed by a series of questions to encourage children to challenge key philosophical ideas such as values and ethics, gender and identity, and existence and beauty. With a star system indicating the level of difficulty, this practical book by Peter Worley, founder of The Philosophy Foundation, outlines Peter's philosophical enquiry method, which he has developed over 20 years of teaching. This fantastic resource also includes a new hints and tips section, as well as a troubleshooting table with guidance and links to further resources about how to deal with common problems such as unanimity. Accompanied by a companion website featuring an introduction to the philosophy that inspired the ideas, The If Machine is a must-have resource for all classrooms.

Reviews

A welcome second edition of what is still the best book of its kind on the market: an invaluable resource for teachers wanting to try out some philosophy in their classroom, and a significant contribution to educational theory. * Michael Hand, Professor of Education, University of Birmingham *
This book is invaluable for all those who want to explore the many ways philosophy can enrich the lives of young people. Its lesson plans are imaginative, engaging and eminently practical, and the troubleshooting section, bibliography and website provide superb support. * Angie Hobbs, Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy, University of Sheffield *
This is a treasure trove of hints, tips and ideas for bringing philosophy alive in the classroom. Challenging, rigorous and enormously stimulating there's absolutely nothing 'iffy' about Peter Worley's approach! * Dr John L. Taylor, Director, Philosophy in Education Project *

Author Bio

Peter Worley is the co-CEO and co-founder of The Philosophy Foundation, a UK charity that specialises in teaching philosophy in primary and secondary schools. He is Resident Philosopher at six state primary schools in London, has over 20 years' experience in teaching and regularly gives talks and presentations about philosophy in schools. Peter is also a Visiting Research Associate at King's College London and President of SOPHIA, the European Foundation for the Advancement of Doing Philosophy with Children. Follow Peter on Twitter: @the_if_man.

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