Philosophy for Children

What is the primary subject area of the innovative program being discussed that is brought into classrooms?

• Mathematics

• Science

• Philosophy

• History

Who is identified as leading this innovative program?

• A school principal

• Professor Philip Cam

• A curriculum developer

• A government official

Which university is the program leader affiliated with?

• The University of Sydney

• Monash University

• The Australian National University

• The University of New South Wales

In which country has this program been implemented, according to the source, and where did the program leader specifically mentor a school?

• New Zealand, Auckland

• United Kingdom, London

• Canada, Toronto

• Australia, Sydney

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an educational benefit of engaging children in philosophy?

• Engages children in inquiry-based learning

• Engages them in discussion about rich subject matter

• Teaches them to reason well

• Improves their artistic abilities

What are some of the social outcomes described as resulting from this way of thinking for children?

• Becoming more competitive and individualistic

• Becoming more argumentative and critical of others

• Becoming more tolerant, open-minded, and reasonable

• Becoming more focused on rules and obedience

What specific concept is mentioned as an example that teachers use in a typical philosophy lesson structure to get children to examine and pull apart ideas?

• The concept of "truth"

• The concept of "happiness"

• The concept of "freedom"

• The concept of "fairness"

Besides practical tips and usable tools, what type of background or knowledge is considered important for teachers implementing philosophy in the classroom?

• A background in child psychology

• Some theoretical background and understanding of philosophy

• Extensive experience in debating

• A degree in education administration

What specific academic skills are said to have improved significantly in the children as a result of participating in this program?

• Their mathematical calculation speed

• Their ability to memorize facts

• Their spelling and grammar

• Their capacity to analyze, think critically, and improve oral skills/confidence

What is the main goal of this work?

• To ensure all children become professional philosophers

• To replace traditional subjects with philosophy

• To teach philosophy as a standalone, compulsory subject

• To strengthen ordinary teaching and learning in ordinary classrooms by embedding philosophy