This exciting ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ explores the philosophical and ethical dimensions of learning, helping students aged 8-16 discover how to optimise their learning power. It is suitable for teachers of all subjects.
This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format: each one can be used multiple times with the same group and features an integrated interactive menu that allows teachers to select from many different learning and assessment activities! The resource cannot be edited.
This interactive and versatile session explores the following key topics include:
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The philosophy of learning and personal growth
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Identifying effective and ineffective ways of learning
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How emotions, environment, and relationships affect learning
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The impact of lifelong learning on society and the individual
The big question for this lesson is, “How can you improve your approach to learning ?” Students will engage in a variety of activities to debate and discuss other important philosophical and ethical questions, such as: -
What makes someone a good learner?
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Is failure essential to learning?
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Should learning be competitive or collaborative?
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Can creativity and critical thinking be taught, or are they innate?
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Is it possible to ever stop learning?
Learners will analyse and evaluate a range of claims about learning, such as: -
“There are things I can choose to do that will raise my levels of intelligence over time”
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“Meditation can make someone a more effective learner”
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“A healthy mind depends on a healthy body; physical fitness is important for learning”
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“Not all approaches to revision are equally useful”
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“I am responsible for how much I learn in school, not my teachers”
Designed in our unique philosophy teaching format, this resource includes an intuitive menu system for flexible lesson planning. Teachers can select from a diverse array of activities.
This non-editable PowerPoint Show requires no additional preparation. Simply run the file, select your preferred activities, and deliver a meaningful and stimulating lesson! With its reusable format, it is perfect for hour-long lessons or short, thought-provoking tutor-group activities.
Empower your students to unlock their full learning potential with this dynamic and reflective philosophy lesson!
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