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Case Studies > Using Philosophy for Children in Citizenship

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Using Philosophy for Children in Citizenship

Uploaded : 24 April 2008

Filename : vermuyden_school_p4c0.doc ( 40 K )

Description : The area served by the school is a mix of private housing and local authority accommodation.

Students in Y7 accepted written evidence and evidence from a variety of sources (media, texts, electronic) but were unwilling or unable to engage with issues on a personal level. Many, especially lower achievers, genuinely felt that their opinions were of little value and were therefore hesitant when asked to give there own ideas and opinions. A number of students were content to be passive in lessons and were therefore not engaging in the subject matter.

The main target was to encourage the personal development of learners and to raise self esteem to the point that students wished to have a voice and felt confident to challenge ideas and opinions in meaningful and positive debate.

The project ran over six weeks.