Philosophy with teenagers : nurturing a moral imagination for the 21st century

An introduction to the theory and practice of the Community of Philosophical Enquiry (P4C). It explains how P4C can facilitate young people's exploration of the key ethical questions of our time. This book presents a clear introduction to the theory and practice of the Community of Philosophical Enquiry (P4C) and explains how P4C can facilitate young people's exploration of the key ethical questions of our time, such as intercultural understanding and education for sustainable development. It offers educationalists an opportunity to reflect on how philosophical thinking in young adults can support their development into confident individuals who are successful learners and responsible citizens, and discusses the relevance of this process to educational needs of the 21st Century. Additionally, the book gives practical examples for all practitioners wanting to develop philosophical thinking in their context, and to particularly help teachers implement the new curriculum demands in inspirational ways. The book will be of interest not only to a wide range of secondary teachers but also teacher educators at university level and also policy makers. It could be important for those working in the voluntary sector, for example, with concern for development and environment education. It will be of interest to parents and those in professions closely aligned to teaching such as social or youth work This book will address the leadership challenge of creating an environment for the development needs of 21st century students. These students need to be globally aware, flexible in approach, and to develop transferable, multi-skills across a wide spectrum of employment opportunities. They also need to be numerate, have highly defined social and communication skills and have an Information and Communication Technology skill base embedded within all that they do. In order to create the appropriate learning environment, every organisation must address as a first priority the way it is led. Schools must second guess needs for the future and put robust structures in place to facilitate those needs. This book will show how such a culture change is possible, note the barriers encountered and the successes achieved, both within schools and other organisations. Schools are one member of a group partnership with parents, employers, society and the students themselves - all of whom are charged with making this change happen. For this reason, the book looks at a number of business organisations to see what leadership lessons can be learned by both sides in this process of transformation. Philosophy with Teenagers offers a clear introduction to the theory and practice of the Community of Philosophical Enquiry (P4C). This book explains how P4C can facilitate young peopleâ#x80;#x99;s exploration of key ethical concerns of our time, such as sustainability, justice, and intercultural and interfaith understanding . It considers why exploring such issues philosophically with their peers, can help young people with the process of growing up into confident individuals and responsible citizens. Further the book discusses the significance of philosophical enquiry to the educational needs of the 21st century. The authors provide practical examples for practitioners wanting to develop philosophical enquiry in their context, including secondary teachers looking to implement new curriculum demands in compelling and inspirational ways. The book provides useful insights for all those working directly or indirectly, formally or informally, with young people including teacher educators at university level, policy makers, parents and social and youth workers Presents an introduction to the theory and practice of the Community of Philosophical Enquiry (P4C). This book explains how P4C can facilitate young people's exploration of the key ethical questions of our time, such as intercultural understanding and education for sustainable development. Patricia Hannam And Eugenio Echeverria. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Mode Of Access: World Wide Web.