Philosophy for Tweens (Semester Part B):Thinking About Thinking

In this 4 week Multi-Day course we will explore logic and reasoning in every day life.

Kathy Wilder

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50 minutes

per class

Twice per week

over 4 weeks

10-12

year olds

1-8

learners per class

per learner - per class

How does a “Multi-Day” course work?

Meets multiple times at scheduled times

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries

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Class Experience

In this 4 week class the teacher will use the book Harry Stottlemeir's Discovery to explore a different democratic situation each week. The class meets 2x per week. The situations covered create mental engagement and thinking about thinking. Learners are not looking for answers. Learners are encouraged to engage in prolonged questioning, and perform self-initiated tests on the situations being discussed. The focus is on how to teach ourselves logic by examining the results of these tests. 
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The following reasoning skills	will be developed:	
Deductive reasoning, inductive reasoning, sequential reasoning, analogical reasoning,
drawing inferences,	coming to conclusions,	
use of evidence, focused inquiry,	
making sense of phenomena,	and	
being able to see the "big picture".

I have been a student of philosophy for most of my life. I studied for 4 years with Rich Piscopo, a student of Matt Lipman whose teachings this class is based on.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

1 hour 40 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Philosophy by its very nature raises questions. This course will challenge the students to question everything they think they know. This can lead to uncomfortable conversations within a family structure.

Teacher

Kathy Wilder

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Lives in the United States

Sharing my love of learning and philosophy with the future.

378 total reviews

370 completed classes

About Me

Hello Learners! Welcome to my classroom. My name is Kathy. 
My education philosophy is The Socratic Method. We learn by asking and answering questions. Our classes will create a circle of inquiry. A space where we are free to explore our ideas...