Information Package / Course Catalogue
Philosophy Education With Children
Course Code: CGB497
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is for students to learn the features of philosophy education for children and the ways of doing philosophy with children, and to use philosophy as a tool to support children's development.

Course Content

Philosophy education for children Philosophy education and thinking skills Philosophy education programs for children Literary texts and philosophy education Philosophy education applications for children Problems and solutions of philosophy education for children

Name of Lecturer(s)
Assoc. Prof. Kevser TOZDUMAN YARALI
Learning Outcomes
1.Understands the relationship of philosophy with daily life and children.
2.Establishes the relationship between philosophy education and thinking skills.
3.Explain the philosophy education with children
4.Discusses the philosophical and educational dimensions of philosophy education for children.
5.It explores domestic and international studies in philosophy for children.
6.Evaluates the characteristics of philosophy education programs for children.
7.Questions the place of literary texts in philosophy education.
8.Prepare application examples for philosophy education for children.
9.Produces solutions for the problems of philosophy education for children.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Mehdiyev, G. ve Tozduman Yaralı, K. (2021). Philosophy studies with children. Ankara: Nobel Yayıncılık.
2.Direk, N.(2012). Philosopy with children. İstanbul: Pan yayıncılık.
3.Droit, R.P.(2010). Philosophy conversations with children. (Çev. A. Karakış). Ankara: Say Yayınları.
4.Lipman,M. ve Sharp, A. (2003). Thinking in education. UK: Cambridge University Press.
5.Mohr Lone, J. (2017). Philosopher kids. (Çev. Gülsün Arıkan). İstanbul: Sola Yayınları.
6.Wartenberg, T. E. (2018). Bid ideas for little kids. (Çev. S. Kurtar ve A. K .Gülen) Bursa: Sentez.
7.McCall, C. C. (2017). Transforming thinking (Çev. Kurtul Gülenç ve Nihal P. Boyacı). Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The relationship of philosophy with daily life and children
Week 2 - Theoretical
Philosophy as an interdisciplinary field
Week 3 - Theoretical
The relationship between philosophy education and thinking skills
Week 4 - Theoretical
What is philosophy education for children, what is its importance and necessity?
Week 5 - Theoretical
Philosophical and educational dimension of philosophy education for children
Week 6 - Theoretical
Çocuklar için felsefe eğitimi programlarının özellikleri
Week 7 - Theoretical
Philosophy education and the relationship between literary texts
Week 8 - Theoretical
Practical examples of philosophy education for children (Midterm)
Week 9 - Theoretical
Practical examples of philosophy education for children
Week 10 - Theoretical
Problems and solution suggestions of philosophy education for children (Presentations / Discussions)
Week 11 - Theoretical & Practice
Problems and solution suggestions of philosophy education for children (Presentations / Discussions)
Week 12 - Theoretical & Practice
Problems and solution suggestions of philosophy education for children (Presentations / Discussions)
Week 13 - Theoretical & Practice
Problems and solution suggestions of philosophy education for children (Presentations / Discussions)
Week 14 - Theoretical & Practice
Problems and solution suggestions of philosophy education for children (Presentations / Discussions)
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination114115
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)94
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
4
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4
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OÇ-2
5
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5
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3
5
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3
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3
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3
2
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026