Teaching Workshop: Introduction to Philosophy for Children
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The workshop aims to explore the philosophical, theoretical-practical, and political implications of Philosophy for Children/Community. The workshop will also explore possible applications of Philosophy for Children in both schools and society in general.
Expected learning outcomes
The workshop aims to develop the following skills:
Critical thinking skills:
By the end of the workshop, students will display a sufficiently independent critical approach in selecting and interpreting the notions that are most relevant their area of study and to the broader socio-cultural context in which they operate
Communication skills:
By the end of the workshop:
- students will be able to effectively communicate the acquired knowledge and disseminate it to the general public;
- student will have developed basic IT skills concerning knowledge preservation and transfer.
Learning skills:
By the end of the workshop, students will have developed the learning skills required to continue their studies in keeping with their own research interests. In order to meet this objective, students will also develop relevant skills in the independent interpretation of sources and in the use of basic IT tool for bibliographic research.
Critical thinking skills:
By the end of the workshop, students will display a sufficiently independent critical approach in selecting and interpreting the notions that are most relevant their area of study and to the broader socio-cultural context in which they operate
Communication skills:
By the end of the workshop:
- students will be able to effectively communicate the acquired knowledge and disseminate it to the general public;
- student will have developed basic IT skills concerning knowledge preservation and transfer.
Learning skills:
By the end of the workshop, students will have developed the learning skills required to continue their studies in keeping with their own research interests. In order to meet this objective, students will also develop relevant skills in the independent interpretation of sources and in the use of basic IT tool for bibliographic research.
Lesson period: First semester
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
In Presence
The meetings will be held exclusively in presence. Students must refer to the previsions of the university:
https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/frequentare-un-corso di laurea/seguire-il- percorso-di-studi/didattica-presenza
Students are invited to consult and follow the Rector's Decrees and the information on the pag dedicated to urgent measures for the university:
https://www.unimi.it/it/coronavirus-misure-urgenti-la-comunita-universitaria
The meetings will be held exclusively in presence. Students must refer to the previsions of the university:
https://www.unimi.it/it/studiare/frequentare-un-corso di laurea/seguire-il- percorso-di-studi/didattica-presenza
Students are invited to consult and follow the Rector's Decrees and the information on the pag dedicated to urgent measures for the university:
https://www.unimi.it/it/coronavirus-misure-urgenti-la-comunita-universitaria
Course syllabus
The workshop aims to deepen the philosophical theoretical-pratical and political horizon of the philosophy for children-community and of the possible declinations and school contexts, extraschool, educational and social contexts. The activities involve direct involvement of the participants through philosophy for children-community sessions in the style of the research community.
By following the workshop, students are entitled to attain 3 ECTS.
The workshop is open to all students of the master degree in Philosophical sciences and also to all students of the degree course in Philosophy and in Philosophical sciences.
Calendar of meetings
Friday 15/10 h.10:30-14:30 classroom K 21-Noto
Friday 22/10 h.10:30-12:30 classroom K 21-Noto
Friday 29/10 h.10:30-14:30 classroom K 21-Noto
Friday 12/11 h.10:30-12:30 classroom K 21-Noto
Friday 19/11 h.10:30-12:30 classroom K 21- Noto
Friday 26/11 h.10:30-12:30, classroom K 21- Noto
Friday 03/12 h.10:30-14:30 classroom K 21-Noto
To attend this workshop pre-enroll ad indicated in the workshops section of the philosophy site:
https://filosofia.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/laboratori
By following the workshop, students are entitled to attain 3 ECTS.
The workshop is open to all students of the master degree in Philosophical sciences and also to all students of the degree course in Philosophy and in Philosophical sciences.
Calendar of meetings
Friday 15/10 h.10:30-14:30 classroom K 21-Noto
Friday 22/10 h.10:30-12:30 classroom K 21-Noto
Friday 29/10 h.10:30-14:30 classroom K 21-Noto
Friday 12/11 h.10:30-12:30 classroom K 21-Noto
Friday 19/11 h.10:30-12:30 classroom K 21- Noto
Friday 26/11 h.10:30-12:30, classroom K 21- Noto
Friday 03/12 h.10:30-14:30 classroom K 21-Noto
To attend this workshop pre-enroll ad indicated in the workshops section of the philosophy site:
https://filosofia.cdl.unimi.it/it/insegnamenti/laboratori
Prerequisites for admission
no previous knowledge required
Teaching methods
Discussion
Community of inquiry
In-class writing exercises
In-class group work
Community of inquiry
In-class writing exercises
In-class group work
Teaching Resources
1) R. Fabbrichesi, What do you do when doing philosophy? Raffaello Cortina (publishing house), Milan 2017.
2) M. Lipman, A life teaching thinking: autobiography, Mimesis (publishing house), Milan Udine 2018.
3) M. Lipman, Thinking in education, Life and Thought (publishing house), Milan 2003.
4) S. Bevilacqua, P. Casarin [edited by], Philosophy for children in play, Mimesis (publishing house), Milan Udine 2016.
5) W. Kohan, Childhood and philosophy, Morlacchi (publishing house), Perugia 2005.
6) E. Fink, Oasis of play, Raffaello Cortina (publishing house), Milan 2008.
7) P.A. Rovatti, D. Zoletto, The school of games, Bombiani (publishing house), Milan 2005.
8) S. Bevilacqua, P. Casarin, [edited by], Philosophy purposes, Mimesis (publishing house), Milano Udine 2021.
, Mila
2) M. Lipman, A life teaching thinking: autobiography, Mimesis (publishing house), Milan Udine 2018.
3) M. Lipman, Thinking in education, Life and Thought (publishing house), Milan 2003.
4) S. Bevilacqua, P. Casarin [edited by], Philosophy for children in play, Mimesis (publishing house), Milan Udine 2016.
5) W. Kohan, Childhood and philosophy, Morlacchi (publishing house), Perugia 2005.
6) E. Fink, Oasis of play, Raffaello Cortina (publishing house), Milan 2008.
7) P.A. Rovatti, D. Zoletto, The school of games, Bombiani (publishing house), Milan 2005.
8) S. Bevilacqua, P. Casarin, [edited by], Philosophy purposes, Mimesis (publishing house), Milano Udine 2021.
, Mila
Assessment methods and Criteria
Learning verification method:
partecipation in the proposed activities
drafting of a final report
Evaluation criteria:
Autonomy of judoment;
Ability to cooperate in a work group;
Comunication and expression skills, including with information technology;
Ability to synthesize and correct writing;
Autonomy in the use and verification of sources, bibliographic and basic it tools for research and scientific updating.
partecipation in the proposed activities
drafting of a final report
Evaluation criteria:
Autonomy of judoment;
Ability to cooperate in a work group;
Comunication and expression skills, including with information technology;
Ability to synthesize and correct writing;
Autonomy in the use and verification of sources, bibliographic and basic it tools for research and scientific updating.
Laboratorio Professionalizzante
- University credits: 2
Humanities workshops: 20 hours
Professor:
Casarin Pierpaolo
Ricerca Bibliografica e redazione di un testo scientifico filosofico
- University credits: 1
Humanities workshops: 16 hours
Professor:
Ceron Annalisa Antonia
Professor(s)
Reception:
Monday, 9.15-12.15. Please, write an e-mail to arrange an appointment.
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