Friday 10 January 2014

Philosophers use creative thinking.


Within the area of Philosophy it is paramount that ideas are re-examined and looked at from varying perspectives. It is important that the Philosophers have rational reasons for their thoughts and that they convey their messages clearly to their audience. In a similar way, educators need to be teach clearly and technology can be used creatively in order to provide a stimulating environment.

Ideas need to be debated and looked at with a dynamic eye. Educational experiences within the area of philosophy should be conducted in a way that allows the learner to consider aspects of their thought that could possibly hold incorrect thesis that needs to be re-developed. Philosophy Frog within primary education for example holds the key to early experience of reflective practice whereby children are enabled to look at their thought process and discover the skill of 'seeing outside the box.' It is an exciting opportunity that allows children to acknowledge the views of other peers within a safe and friendly environment. Within the brain of children schema need to continually develop and be corrected according to the ideas of the theorist Bruner when he proposed the idea of a Spiral Curriculum.

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