Teaching value-loaded critical thinking in philosophy education

Abstract: Value-loaded critical thinking refers to a combination of critical thinking, moral value development and reflection. It is important to teach value-loaded critical thinking in secondary education and philosophy seems the pre-eminent subject to do so. This article describes the theoretical foundations of value-loaded critical thinking, its educational objectives, and what is known about effective teaching strategies. Value-loaded critical thinking is best taught in teacher-led philosophical dialogues. Four design principles summarize effective teaching strategies for teaching value-loaded critical thinking in dialogue: teachers should (1) explicitly address moral values in dialogue; (2) apply moral values to engaging or realistic examples; (3) promote critical reasoning about moral values; and (4) provide opportunities for reflection. https://ojs.ub.rub.de/index.php/JDPh/article/view/11318

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• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

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• Bibliographic citation: Teaching value-loaded critical thinking in philosophy education ; volume:8 ; year:2024 ; Journal of didactics of philosophy ; 8 (2024)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Rombout, Floor

Further information

• DOI: 10.46586/JDPh.2024.11318
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2407241854061.036019775052
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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