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Publication Date: 2012-Mar
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Comments on Thomas Wartenberg's "Big Ideas for Little Kids"
Goering, Sara
Theory and Research in Education, v10 n1 p77-81 Mar 2012
This short commentary offers praise for Tom Wartenberg's book "Big Ideas for Little Kids" and raises questions about who is best qualified to lead a philosophy discussion with children, and how we are to assess the benefits of doing philosophy with children.
Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Philosophy, Philosophy, Teacher Qualifications, Teacher Effectiveness, Reader Response, Textbook Content, Facilitators (Individuals), Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers, Student Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Effectiveness, Teaching Methods
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Education Level: Elementary Education
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