Higher Education

The UH Uehiro Academy’s initiatives in higher education focus on courses at the University to enhance understanding of p4c Hawai’i and the theoretical and applied aspects of the approach. Philosophy with Children (PHIL 492) serves as an introductory course to philosophy for children Hawai‘i and examines the theory and practice of doing philosophy in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Teaching Philosophy (PHIL 493) is a supervised practicum in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms for students who wish to learn how to facilitate philosophical inquiry with students. Philosophy of Childhood (PHIL 725) is a graduate level course focusing on the conceptual interrelations among philosophy, childhood and education. PHIL 699 is a directed readings course on specific topics related to both the theory and practice of p4c Hawai’i.