San Antonio College Library

Contains examples of children's books to be used as philosophical examples, with discussion questions. Wartenberg gives advice on how to construct a "learner-centered" classroom, in which children discuss philosophical issues with one another as they respond to open-ended questions by saying whether they agree or disagree with what others have said. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book explains why it is important to allow young children...

How do teachers communicate the writing process to their students? "Multicultural Connections" walks through the creation of a fiction work, explaining literary elements, illuminating the writing process itself, and providing activities for strengthening students' writing. From creating setting, plot, tone, and character to how the whole work comes together, this book gives teachers practical ways to integrate multicultural literature into their classroom....