100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Teaching Philosophy and Ethics

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No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you! The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers. Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners. _______________ How do you teach a subject that has no 'right' answers? Philosophical and ethical concepts can be overwhelming to students who have not encountered them before, and complex arguments can be difficult to navigate. John L. Taylor's book will help you to engage your class and have them reading, writing, talking and thinking philosophically. Starting with introductory ideas such as 'a guided tour of philosophy land', the book moves on to ideas for stimulating and managing student discussions and debates, guidance for effective research, and methods to support students with their essays, presentations and projects. There are also tips for getting the best out of quieter students, and ideas for taking philosophy beyond the classroom. Hashtags and websites providing resources to enliven your classes are included throughout the book.

John L. Taylor is Head of Philosophy and Director of Critical Skills at Rugby School, UK. Before taking up his post at Rugby he tutored in the Philosophy of Science at Oxford University. Since 1999 he has directed the "Perspectives on Science" (PoS) project. Dr Taylor is also a Chief Examiner for the Extended Project.

With traditional and new philosophical puzzles, clever tips on teaching and technique, and a panoply of references to electronic and other resources, John Taylor has written an excellent 'how-to' guide on getting students hooked on philosophy, grounded in years of classroom experience. Full of gems that will inspire and inform. -- Michael Lacewing * Founder of A Level Philosophy * John Taylor is an inspirational and imaginative teacher. This book is a superb resource for anyone who wants to teach philosophically. It's full of practical advice derived from classroom experience. Highly recommended. -- Nigel Warburton * Interviewer for the Philosophy Bites podcast * In this invaluable resource, John L. Taylor offers clear, practical and witty suggestions on how to engage school students in philosophical analysis, argument and reflective enquiry. His ideas incorporate thought experiments, movies and stories, and will stimulate the curiosity and imagination of students and teachers alike.' * Angie Hobbs, Professor of the Public Understanding of Philosophy at Sheffield University *