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Build What You Think. Philosophical Education Using the LEGO-LOGOS Method
DOI: 10.18276/aie.2022.58-05
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| ISSN: | 1734-9923 |
| eISSN: | 2300-7621 |
| Authors: |
Paweł
Walczak
Instytut Filozofii Uniwersytet Zielonogórski |
| Keywords: | philosophy education LEGO bricks teaching methods ethical education pedagogical innovations |
| Issue / book publication date: | 2022 |
| Page range: | 18 (93-110) |
| OAI-PMH: | Metadata |
 
 
 
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Abstract
LEGO bricks have an enormous educational potential. The article analyzes the possibility of using the bricks in teaching philosophy. As a case in point, it describes the LEGO-LOGOS project, a method where the bricks have been successfully used in opening students to philosophical ideas. The project makes use of play (in this case with the LEGO bricks) to introduce students to philosophy and philosophizing. It tackles one of the biggest obstacles in teaching this subject, that is the resistance of students to formulate and express their thoughts as the method allows for a free and creative expression of ideas and interpretations. The article describes the structure of the classes where the method is to be used and provides an analysis of educational and philosophical assumptions of LEGO-LOGOS also touching on the possibility of using the method as a tool in the school setting and beyond.
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