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Is it possible to teach critical thinking to Hong Kong students through philosophy for children?

Title:
Is it possible to teach critical thinking to Hong Kong students through philosophy for children?
Source Title:
Philosophy for children in Confucian societies: In theory and practice
Authors:
- Lam, Chi Ming The Education University of Hong Kong
Source Editors:
- Lam, Chi Ming The Education University of Hong Kong
City Published:
London
Publisher:
Routledge
Year Published:
2019
Education Categories:
- F Learning & Teaching
  - FC Critical Thinking, Learning Techniques, Time
Keywords:
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Unknown or Unspecified
Abstract:
Numerous studies have shown that the Philosophy for Children (P4C) programme can promote the development of critical thinking. Meanwhile, it is arguable that the emphasis of Confucianism on creating a hierarchical and harmonious society can easily lead to submission rather than opposition, producing a conformist rather than a critical mind. A question arises here as to whether Confucianism tends to denigrate criticism and thus hinder the development of critical thinking through P4C in Hong Kong. In this chapter, I first argue that Confucianism still has a profound influence on the Chinese in the modern world. I then examine the connection between Confucianism and criticism, focusing on how Confucianism is critical. Finally, I report the results of the first systematic study that assesses the effectiveness of P4C in promoting children’s critical thinking in Hong Kong. Copyright © 2020 selection and editorial matter, Chi-Ming Lam; individual chapters, the contributors.
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Book Chapters
DOI:
- 10.4324/9780429028311
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/8eee7590
Entry Date:
2020-05-18