Information Package / Course Catalogue
PCG 436 Philosophy for/with Children
MEF University
Degree Programs
Psychology
General Information For Students
Diploma SupplementErasmus Policy Statement
Psychology
Bachelor Length of the Programme: 4 Number of Credits: 240 TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF: Level 6

Ders Genel Tanıtım Bilgileri

School/Faculty/Institute Faculty of Education
Course Code PCG 436
Course Title in English Philosophy for/with Children
Course Title in Turkish Çocuklarla Felsefe
Language of Instruction EN
Type of Course Flipped Classroom
Level of Course Introductory
Semester Fall
Contact Hours per Week
Lecture: 3 Recitation: Lab: Other:
Estimated Student Workload 132 hours per semester
Number of Credits 5 ECTS
Grading Mode Standard Letter Grade
Pre-requisites None
Expected Prior Knowledge Non
Co-requisites None
Registration Restrictions Only undergraduate
Overall Educational Objective To learn principles and practices of the philosophical inquiry, methods for designing and facilitating P4wC inquiries, and carry out P4wC practice to the general curriculum.
Course Description This course is an introduction to Philosophy for/with Children. It does not presuppose any earlier knowledge of philosophy. The class covers three main topics within philosophical inquiry: (a) the principles and practices of the philosophical inquiry; (b) the methods for designing and facilitating P4wC inquiries; and (c) choosing suitable stimuli & questions and carrying the P4wC practice to the general curriculum.
Course Description in Turkish Bu ders Çocuklar İçin/Çocuklarla Felsefeye giriş niteliğindedir. Öğrencilerin herhangi bir felsefe önbilgisi taşıması gerekmemektedir. Ders, felsefi araştırma kapsamında üç ana konuyu kapsar: (a) felsefi araştırmanın ilkeleri ve uygulamaları; (b) P4wC sorgulamalarını tasarlama ve kolaylaştırma yöntemleri; ve (c) uygun uyaranları ve soruları seçmek ve P4wC uygulamasını genel müfredata taşımak.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Introduction to P4wC-The History and the Basics
2) Main Branches of Philosophy
3) Philosophical Enquiry Method
4) Finding Philosophical Questions
5) Socratic Dialogue
6) Thinking Games
7) Educational Philosophy
8) Questioning for Philosophical Enquiry
9) Enquiry Management/Facilitation
10) Exploring Different Enquiry Models Worldwide
11) Designing P4C Enquiries
12) Philosophy with Picture Books
13) Enquiry Practice with Picture Books
14) Philosophy with Various Stimuli
Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation.
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes.
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts.
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline.
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards.
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences.
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level).
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement.
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses.
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning.
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations.

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None S Supportive H Highly Related
     
Program Outcomes and Competences Level Assessed by
1) Thorough knowledge of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology. N
2) Understanding of and ability to apply essential research methods in psychology, including research design, data analysis, and data interpretation. N
3) Competence to use critical and creative thinking, skeptical inquiry and a scientific approach to solving problems related to behavior and mental processes. H Exam,HW,Participation
4) Understanding and ability to apply psychological principles, skills and values in personal, social, and organizational contexts. N
5) Ability to weigh evidence, to tolerate ambiguity, and to reflect other values that underpin psychology as a discipline. N
6) Internalization and dissemination of professional ethical standards. N
7) Demonstration of competence in information technologies, and the ability to use computer and other technologies for purposes related to the pursuit of knowledge in psychology and the broader social sciences. N
8) Skills to communicate the knowledge of psychological science effectively, in a variety of formats, in both Turkish and in English (in English, at least CEFR B2 level). N
9) Recognition, understanding, and respect for the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity. S Participation
10) Recognition for the need for, and the skills to pursue, lifelong learning, inquiry, and self-improvement. S HW,Participation
11) Ability to formulate critical hypotheses based on psychological theory and literature, and design studies to test those hypotheses. N
12) Ability to acquire knowledge independently, and to plan one’s own learning. S Exam,HW
13) Demonstration of advanced competence in the clarity and composition of written work and presentations. H Exam,HW
Prepared by and Date TUĞÇE BÜYÜKUĞURLU , January 2024
Course Coordinator MELİKE ACAR
Semester Fall
Name of Instructor

Course Contents

Week Subject
1) Introduction to P4wC-The History and the Basics
2) Main Branches of Philosophy
3) Philosophical Enquiry Method
4) Finding Philosophical Questions
5) Socratic Dialogue
6) Thinking Games
7) 7. Educational Philosophy
8) Questioning for Philosophical Enquiry
9) Enquiry Management/Facilitation
10) Exploring Different Enquiry Models Worldwide
11) Designing P4C Enquiries
12) Philosophy with Picture Books
13) Enquiry Practice with Picture Books
14) Philosophy with Various Stimuli
15) Final week
16) Final week
Required/Recommended ReadingsWorley, P. (2010). The If Machine, Philosophical Enquiry In The Classroom. Continuum. Recommended Readings: Lipman, M.; Sharp, A.M.; Oscanyan, F.S. (1977). Philosophy In The Classroom, Temple University Press. Wartenberg, T. (2014). Big Ideas for Little Kids: Teaching Philosophy through Children's Literature. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
Teaching MethodsFlipped learning, face-to-face meetings
Homework and ProjectsMidterm as Homework (50%) Final Project (50%)
Laboratory Work
Computer Usenon
Other ActivitiesNon
Assessment Methods
Assessment Tools Count Weight
Homework Assignments 1 % 50
Project 1 % 50
TOTAL % 100
Course Administration tugce@philotopia.com

Tuğçe Büyükuğurlu

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity No/Weeks Hours Calculation
No/Weeks per Semester Preparing for the Activity Spent in the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours 14 2 3 2 98
Homework Assignments 2 15 2 34
Total Workload 132
Total Workload/25 5.3
ECTS 5