Lipman And De Bono
...and to what extent incompatible. explain the significance for planning provision for the early years
In order to appreciate the theories of Mathew Lipman and Edward de Bono, who I will discussing in this essay, a clear definition of Early Years is required.
‘ Early Years is the first stage of life (0-8) in which a child develops physically, socially and emotionally through the interactions they have with others and the effect that the environment has around them. They also develop spiritually through communicating with others to develop their own views and morals later in life. As the child progresses through these stages of development, skills will be acquired through the child's own activity, family, friends and early years providers'
(lecture notes, wk 32:6)
Therefore the early years are recognised as the most important period of development in a child's life.
This essay will be comparing and contrasting two approaches to teaching thinking to children. The approaches will be that of Mathew Lipman and Edward de Bono. My argument will be that de Bono's views are more successful in the early years setting.
Mathew Lipman is an American educationalist who developed the "Philosophy for Children" scheme. He developed purpose written material for the teaching of philosophy to young children, because he was concerned about two problems in education: first, children do not think as well as they are capable of (and a truly democratic society demands that children think well); and, secondly, children's original curiosity, sense of wonder, and enthusiasm for intellectual enquiry dramatically diminishes, as they progress through school (Reed, 1992, p. 147).
The Philosophy of children involves ‘communities of enquiry', which is a method that helps children develop their communication, logical thinking, creativity and emotional...
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