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Think Again: A Philosophical Approach to Teaching
John L. Taylor
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Description for Think Again: A Philosophical Approach to Teaching
Paperback. Offers practical guidance on how philosophy can liberate and revitalize teaching and learning by creating space for independent, critical thinking. This book also offers advice on how to use philosophy as the cornerstone of a fresh approach to teaching and learning, with the central aim of developing students' capacity for deeper, freer thought. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JNKC; JNLC; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 244 x 10. Weight in Grams: 342. A Philosophical Approach to Teaching. 192 pages. Offers practical guidance on how philosophy can liberate and revitalize teaching and learning by creating space for independent, critical thinking. This book also offers advice on how to use philosophy as the cornerstone of a fresh approach to teaching and learning, with the central aim of developing students' capacity for deeper, freer thought. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: JNKC; JNLC; JNT. Dimension: 172 x 244 x 10. Weight: 340.
"Think Again" offers practical guidance on how philosophy can liberate and revitalize teaching and learning by creating space for independent, critical thinking. Contemporary education is held captive by an obsession with assessment. The culture of 'teaching-to-the-test' and 'spoon-feeding' has distorted the purpose of teaching and destroyed the joy of free enquiry. This book offers practical advice on how to use philosophy as the cornerstone of a new approach to teaching and learning, with the central aim of developing students' capacity for deeper, freer thought. Drawing on his experience of innovative curriculum development work, the author explains how philosophical questions provide ... Read more
"Think Again" offers practical guidance on how philosophy can liberate and revitalize teaching and learning by creating space for independent, critical thinking. Contemporary education is held captive by an obsession with assessment. The culture of 'teaching-to-the-test' and 'spoon-feeding' has distorted the purpose of teaching and destroyed the joy of free enquiry. This book offers practical advice on how to use philosophy as the cornerstone of a new approach to teaching and learning, with the central aim of developing students' capacity for deeper, freer thought. Drawing on his experience of innovative curriculum development work, the author explains how philosophical questions provide ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Continuum Publishing Corporation
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781441187758
SKU
V9781441187758
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About John L. Taylor
A.C. Grayling is Professor of Philosophy at Birkbeck College, University of London. He has written and edited numerous works of philosophy and is the author of biographies of Descartes and William Hazlitt. John Taylor is Head of Philosophy and Director of Critical Skills at Rugby School. Before taking up his post at Rugby he tutored in the Philosophy of Science ... Read more
Reviews for Think Again: A Philosophical Approach to Teaching
'John L. Taylor's approach to bringing more philosophy into the classroom is exemplary. He understands that philosophy should not be an optional or even compulsory bolt-on, but deeply entrenched in the teaching of a subject, and with his long experience, he knows exactly how to do this.' Julian Baggini, writer, journalist and co-founder of The ... Read more