| TYPE OF COURSE UNIT | Elective Course |
| LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT | Bachelor's Degree |
| YEAR OF STUDY | - |
| SEMESTER | - |
| NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED | 4 |
| NAME OF LECTURER(S) | Professor Ayşe Güler Küçükturan
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| LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT |
At the end of this course, the students;
1) Understands the meaning and importance of philosophy for children.
2) Compares approaches to philosophy for children
3) Develops the ability to apply the techniques of Philosophy activity with children.
4) Evaluates the contribution of philosophy with children to philosophical thought.
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| MODE OF DELIVERY | Face to face |
| PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE | No |
| RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT | |
| COURSE DEFINITION | At the end of this course, students; Gains information on what philosophy is for children, the brief history of philosophy for children, techniques of philosophy activity with children, and the contribution of philosophy with children to philosophical thought. |
| COURSE CONTENTS | | WEEK | TOPICS |
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| 1st Week | Definition of philosophy, its subjects | | 2nd Week | What is Philosophy for Children? | | 3rd Week | History of Philosophy for Children | | 4th Week | What is Philosophy for children? | | 5th Week | Teaching and questioning strategies that deepen philosophical thinking | | 6th Week | Approaches used in philosophical discussions | | 7th Week | higher order thinking skills | | 8th Week | Midterm | | 9th Week | Questioning techniques that improve thinking | | 10th Week | The relationship between children's literature and philosophy | | 11th Week | The role of the teacher in philosophy education | | 12th Week | Examples of philosophy activities with children | | 13th Week | Examples of philosophy activities with children | | 14th Week | Resources to use in philosophy practices with children |
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| RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING | Instructor's lecture notes
Philosophy for Children: A Practical Guide
The Philosophy Machine: A Roadmap: How to Do Philosophy for Kids (P4C)
Philosophical Stories for Children |
| PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS | Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Problem Solving,Presentation,Other |
| ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA | | | Quantity | Percentage(%) |
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| Mid-term | 1 | 30 | | Practice | 1 | 20 | | Other | 1 | 50 | | Total(%) | | 100 | | Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) | | 100 | | Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) | | 0 | | Total(%) | | 100 |
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| ECTS WORKLOAD |
| Activities |
Number |
Hours |
Workload |
| Midterm exam | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Preparation for Quiz | | | | | Individual or group work | 14 | 2 | 28 | | Preparation for Final exam | 1 | 20 | 20 | | Course hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | | Preparation for Midterm exam | 1 | 5 | 5 | | Laboratory (including preparation) | | | | | Final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 | | Homework | 2 | 15 | 30 | | Total Workload | | | 127 |
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| Total Workload / 30 | | | 4,23 |
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| ECTS Credits of the Course | | | 4 |
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| LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION | Turkish |
| WORK PLACEMENT(S) | No |
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