Philosophy for Children Workshop: Overview, Participant Evaluation and Predicted Outcome

Abstract

Introduction: A workshop in Philosophy for Children was offered this summer at Viterbo College with generous support from the Wisconsin Humanities Committee. Dr. Ronald Reed and the author conducted the week long workshop. The workshop was promoted primarily by distribution of brochures to regional schools. Four questions were addressed in the brochure: What is Philosophy for Children?, How will Philosophy for Children work in your classroom?, Why teach Philosophy for Children?, and Who should attend?. This approach was taken as part of an effort at making teachers, principals and parents informed about the basic nature fo a Philosophy for Children program.