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Philosophy For Children And The Reconstruction Of Philosophy, David Kennedy
Philosophy For Children And The Reconstruction Of Philosophy, David Kennedy
Department of Educational Foundations Scholarship and Creative Works
In this paper I trace the dialogical and narrative dimensions of the philosophical tradition and explore how they are reconfigured in the notion of community of philosophical inquiry (CPI), the mainstay of the collection of novels and discussion plans known as Philosophy for Children. After considering the ontology and epistemology of dialogue, I argue that narrative has replaced exposition in our understanding of philosophical discourse and that CPI represents a narrative context in which truth comes to represent the best story, in a discursive location in which there are always multiple stories. Finally, I raise the issue of children's philosophical …
A Qualitative Study Of Social Dynamics In An Inclusive Preschool, Elizabeth Erwin, Elizabeth Alimaras, Nikki Price
A Qualitative Study Of Social Dynamics In An Inclusive Preschool, Elizabeth Erwin, Elizabeth Alimaras, Nikki Price
Department of Teaching and Learning Scholarship and Creative Works
This qualitative pilot study explored social dynamics within a typical preschool classroom that included Ryan, a 3-year-old with severe visual impairments. Observational and interview data were collected in an effort to provide a full and rich portrait of events, experiences, and perceptions. The following themes emerged, which provide new insight about the social dynamics of one early childhood inclusive setting: 1) social encounters, 2) initiations and terminations, 3) communication breakdown, 4) conflicts and negotiation, and 5) social acceptance. The findings indicated that Ryan was an active participant in shared social experiences with his peers, which contributed to his membership and …