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| Philosophy sessions 'boost primary school results' | |
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| CJ | Jul 11 2015, 12:41 PM Post #1 |
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A very minor case of serious brain damage
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-33464258 Weekly philosophy sessions in class can boost primary school pupils' ability in maths and literacy, a study says. More than 3,000 nine and 10-year-olds in 48 UK schools took part in hour-long sessions aimed at raising their ability to question, reason and form arguments. A study for the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) found pupils' ability in reading and maths scores improved by an average of two months over a year. For disadvantaged children, the study found writing skills were also boosted. The trial of the Philosophy for Children programme (P4C) focused on children in Years 4 and 5 - aged nine and 10. This isn't actually the first time I've heard of this idea. I think that had it been done with me, I would have benefited greatly from it, but I don't know about everyone else. Still, it does sound like it's worth a try! |
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| Zero Revolution | Jul 11 2015, 11:01 PM Post #2 |
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I mean it certainly makes sense, I wouldn't expect HUGE changes, but I'm sure it'd be drastic enough to be worth having the philosophy sessions. This is definitely something that would be good. |
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