Life Skills
Philosophy for Tweens(1) Ongoing: Thinking About Thinking
In this weekly class we will explore logic and reasoning in every day life. Each week, learners will be introduced to new ideas and situations. Learners will develop critical thinking skills as they engage in the discussions.
50 minutes
per class
Once per week
every week
10-12
year olds
1-8
learners per class
per learner
How does an “Ongoing” course work?
Meets on a weekly schedule, join any week, no need to catch up on previous material
Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality
Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher
Automatic payment every Sunday, cancel any time
Great for clubs and for practicing skills
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Description
Class Experience
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.
50 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 WilderSharing my love of learning and philosophy with the future.
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Lives in the
United States386 total reviews
383 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...