
The Art of Teaching Philosophy
Reflective Values and Concrete Practices
By: Brynn F. Welch (Editor)
Paperback | 19 September 2024
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Teaching is a moral enterprise through which we reflect our most deeply held values. Thoughtful teaching begins before the syllabus is written and continues well beyond the end of the semester. In this book a team of over 30 renowned and innovative US philosophy teachers offer accessible reflections and practical suggestions for constructing a philosophy course.
Our classroom can mimic dynamics that emerge in the broader society, or it can teach students new ways of engaging with one another. From syllabus design and classroom management to exercises and assessments, each chapter answers frequently asked questions: How do we balance lecture with discussion? What are our goals? When we're leading a discussion and a student (or several students) say false things, what should we do? What are the costs of correcting them? Here is an in-depth exploration of topics such as content selection, assessment design, mentorship, and making teaching count professionally.
Each contribution balances reflective values with concrete advice emerging from tried-and-tested practices. Insightful discussions about theories of philosophy pedagogy feature throughout. Divided into The Philosophy Course, The Philosophy Classroom, Exercises and Assignments, and What Comes Next, chapters include insights from students on what they have learned from studying philosophy. For teachers of philosophy at any stage of their career this is a must-have resource.
Part I. The Philosophy Course
1. De-Centering the Professor (Not by Design), Karen Adkins (Regis University, USA)
2. Freedom Anchoring: Teaching Philosophy as a Dialogic Endeavor, Corey Reed (Butler University, USA)
3. Syllabus Design and World-Making, Rima Basu (Claremont McKenna College, USA)
4. Deadlines, Learner-Centeredness, and Non Ideal Pedagogy, Christopher Blake-Turner (Oklahoma State University, USA)
5. Philosophy Through Spectacle, Meg Wallace (University of Kentucky, USA)
6. Ethics for Everyday Life: Designing a Core Philosophy Class, K. Lindsey Chambers (University of Kentucky, USA)
7. Less is More: How and Why to Avoid a Content-Driven Course, Heather Anne Phillips (Georgia State University, USA)
8. The (Un)Political Classroom: How Content and Positionality Intersect to Encourage Students to be Agents of Change, John R. Torrey (SUNY Buffalo State, USA)
9. A Studentâs Reflections, Zyaire Hadrian Agee (University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA)
Part II. The Philosophy Classroom
10. Save the 1001 Cats! Lecture as a Performance Art, Jimmy Goodrich (University of
Wisconsin, USA)
11. Flatten that Hierarchy: Everyone Wins When We All Teach (and Learn) Together, W. John Koolage (Eastern Michigan University, USA)
12. Trust in the Classroom, Barrett Emerick (St. Maryâs College of Maryland, USA)
13. What to Do When Students Donât Do Course Readings, Alida Liberman (Southern Methodist University, USA)
14. When Conversation Goes Wrong: Managing Student Errors, Russell Marcus and Alessandro Moscartolo Palacio (Hamilton College, USA)
15. Gender Dynamics in the Philosophy Classroom, Harry Brighouse (University of Wisconsin, USA)
16. Cultivating Playfulness for Unlearning in the Philosophy Classroom, Rebecca Scott (Harper College, USA)
17. When Crito and Plato Came to Class: Gameful Learning in the Philosophy Classroom, Greta LaFore (Gonzaga University, USA)
18. Not Just for the Kids: Using Childrenâs Literature and P4C Methods in the College Classroom, Karen S. Emmerman (University of Washington, USA)
19. Participation as Gratitude Practice, Stephen Bloch-Schulman (Elon University, USA)
20. In Conclusion, I Donât Know: Humility as the Beginning and End of Every Class, Brynn F. Welch (University of Alabama at Birmingham)
21. A Studentâs Reflections, Anna Ulrey (UAB Heersink School of Medicine, USA)
Part III. Exercises and Assessments
22. A Primer for Discussing Dispositional Growth, David W. Concepci³n (Ball State University, USA)
23. Dialogue, Virtue, and Assessment: Teaching for More than Technical Proficiency, Kristopher G. Phillips (Eastern Michigan University, USA)
24. Student Transformation through Civic Engagement Projects, Monica âMoâ Janzen and Ramona Ilea (Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Pacific University Oregon, USA)
25. Discussion, Self-Assessment, and the Discussion Moves Framework, Christopher Blake-Turner (Oklahoma State University, USA)
26. Argument Diagramming as a Teaching Tool for Philosophy, Maralee Harrell (University of California, San Diego, USA).
27. A Jigsaw Lesson for Symbolic Logic, Russell Marcus (Hamilton College, USA)
28. Teaching with Puzzles, David OâBrien (Tulane University, USA)
29. Students Make Pudding, Stephen Bloch-Schulman (Elon University, USA)
30. Prisonerâs Dilemma and Delight: A Simple Activity that Helps Students Understand the Complexity of Others, Joshua DiPaolo (California State University, Fullerton, USA)
31. Will the Gendered Division of Labor Be An Issue in Your Generation? An Exercise, Harry Brighouse (University of Wisconsin, USA)
32. Feminist Critiques of the Original Position, Susan Kennedy (Santa Clara University, USA)
33. The Clear and Concise AF Assignment, Dustin Locke (Claremont McKenna College, USA)
34. Emile and Sophie on Tinder: Using Social Media as an Assessment for Philosophy, Claire Katz (Texas A&M University, USA)
35. On Writing Fun, Joyful, Open-Ended Exams, C. Thi Nguyen (University of Utah, USA)
36. Itâs Not âStephenâs Finalâ Project, Stephen Bloch-Schulman (Elon University, USA)
37. A Studentâs Reflections, Micah Williams (University of Rochester, USA)
Part IV. What Comes Next
38. The Why and How of Mentoring in Undergraduate Philosophy Teaching, Emma Prendergast (Utah Tech University, USA)
39. Making Teaching Count, Britta Clark and Gina Schouten (Harvard University, USA)
Index
ISBN: 9781350404816
ISBN-10: 1350404810
Published: 19th September 2024
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 368
Audience: College, Tertiary and University
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (AUS)
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 15.6 x 23.4 x 3.1
Weight (kg): 0.57
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