100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Teaching Philosophy and Ethics

100 Ideas: QUICK - EASY - INSPIRED - OUTSTANDING

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 brand new 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.

“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.” —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.” —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