Presentations in the morning, panel, & open discussion in the afternoon.
This symposium addresses questions about education, philosophy, children and their relationships, such as: Can children actually do philosophy? Should they? What can adults learn from children about philosophy? Does philosophy in schools benefit children, teachers and the wider community, and if so, how? The symposium features teachers and students who have been participating in the local Philosophy in School program. Speakers include Michael Burroughs, Rock Ethics Institute, Penn State University and Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization; Claire Katz, Texas A&M University; and Megan Laverty, Teachers College, Columbia University.