Location
Room 1
Document Type
Paper
Keywords
Community of inquiry, critical pedagogy, dialogic pedagogy, discussion, diversity, education, interactionism, philosophy for children
Start Date
5-6-2020 2:00 PM
End Date
5-6-2020 3:00 PM
Abstract
Does diversity include children? The Philosophy for Children movement shows children are capable of rational argument, including philosophical debate. Yet children who argue skillfully with their peers and adult facilitators may return to parents and teachers who doubt their reasoning just because of their age. What standards of evidence and methods of persuasion could permit children and adults to participate as equals in reasoned discussions beyond the classroom?
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Michael D. Baumtrog, Commentary on Evidence, Persuasion, Diversity – and Children (June 2020)
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Does diversity include children? The Philosophy for Children movement shows children are capable of rational argument, including philosophical debate. Yet children who argue skillfully with their peers and adult facilitators may return to parents and teachers who doubt their reasoning just because of their age. What standards of evidence and methods of persuasion could permit children and adults to participate as equals in reasoned discussions beyond the classroom?
