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{{Short description|Organization for precollege philosophy in USA}} |
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The '''Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization''' (PLATO) is a non-profit membership organization established to support the introduction of philosophy to pre-college students (K-12). It was established in 2009 by the American Philosophical Association's Committee on Pre-College-Instruction in Philosophy, and became an independent non-profit organization in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apaonline.org/group/precollege |title=APA website, Committee on Pre-College Instruction |accessdate=2 August 2014}}</ref> PLATO sponsors the annual journal ''[[Questions: Philosophy for Young People]]''. The organization's memberships are managed by the [[Philosophy Documentation Center]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://plato-philosophy.org/who-we-are/membership/ |title=Membership information, Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization |accessdate=2 August 2014}}</ref> |
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| leader_title = Executive Director |
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| leader_name = Jana Mohr Lone |
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| affiliations = [[American Philosophical Association]], [[University of Washington]] |
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The '''Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization''' (PLATO) is a U.S. non-profit membership organization established in 2010 by a committee of the [[American Philosophical Association]] to promote [[philosophy education|philosophy to K-12 students]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.apaonline.org/group/precollege |title=Committee on Pre-College Philosophy, American Philosophical Association|accessdate=23 March 2024}}</ref> An advocate for the [[Philosophy for Children]] movement, PLATO became an independent [[501(c)(3) organization]] in 2012 and merged with the Center for Philosophy for Children in Seattle in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.plato-philosophy.org/plato-history/ |title=PLATO's History |accessdate=23 March 2024}}</ref> As a member of the [[UNESCO Chairs|UNESCO Chair program]] "Practices of Philosophy with Children," PLATO maintains affiliations with the [[University of Nantes]] and the [[University of Washington|University of Washington, as well as other institutions]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://chaireunescophiloenfants.univ-nantes.fr/partenaires |title=Partners, UNESCO Chair in Philosophy for Children |accessdate=23 March 2024}}</ref> |
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==Notable Initiatives== |
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* The Philosophers-in-Residence program<ref>{{cite web|url=https://muires.seattleschools.org/academics/philosopher-in-residence/ |title=One example of a PLATO philosopher-in-residence at John Muir Elementary in Seattle |accessdate=24 March 2024}}</ref> |
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* A database of philosophical lesson plans called "[https://www.plato-philosophy.org/philosophy-toolkit/ The Philosophy Toolkit]" |
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* Multiple [https://www.plato-philosophy.org/plato-grants/ grant opportunities] to support precollegiate access to philosophy |
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PLATO also sponsors two journals: |
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*''[https://www.pdcnet.org/p4/Precollege-Philosophy-and-Public-Practice Precollege Philosophy and Public Practice],'' edited by Kristopher G. Phillips |
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==Online resources for members== |
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Members have online access to the following publications to support their research: |
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* ''[[Teaching Ethics]]'', 2001–present |
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* ''[[Teaching Philosophy]]'', 1975–present |
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* ''Demonstrating Philosophy'' (anthology), 1988 |
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* ''Teaching New Histories of Philosophy'' (conference proceeding), 2004 |
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* ''Teaching Philosophy Today'' (anthology, 2nd edition), 2012 |
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* ''The Journal of Pre-College Philosophy'', Volumes 1-2 (1975-1977)> |
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* ''The Journal of Critical Analysis'', Volumes 1-9 (1969-1992) |
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== References == |
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==External links== |
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*{{Official website|http://plato-philosophy.org/}} |
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* ''[https://www.pdcnet.org/p4/Precollege-Philosophy-and-Public-Practice The Journal of Precollege Philosophy and Public Practice (P4)]'' |
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* [http://www.pdcnet.org/plato PLATO membership registration] |
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* [https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/children/ "Philosophy for Children"] in the [[Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy]] |
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* ''[https://www.pdcnet.org/questions Questions: Philosophy for Young People]'' |
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Latest revision as of 06:17, 6 October 2024
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| Established | 2010 |
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Executive Director | Jana Mohr Lone |
| Affiliations | American Philosophical Association, University of Washington |
| Website | plato-philosophy |
The Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) is a U.S. non-profit membership organization established in 2010 by a committee of the American Philosophical Association to promote philosophy to K-12 students.[1] An advocate for the Philosophy for Children movement, PLATO became an independent 501(c)(3) organization in 2012 and merged with the Center for Philosophy for Children in Seattle in 2022.[2] As a member of the UNESCO Chair program "Practices of Philosophy with Children," PLATO maintains affiliations with the University of Nantes and the University of Washington, as well as other institutions.[3]
Notable Initiatives
[edit]- The Philosophers-in-Residence program[4]
- A database of philosophical lesson plans called "The Philosophy Toolkit"
- Multiple grant opportunities to support precollegiate access to philosophy
PLATO also sponsors two journals:
- Precollege Philosophy and Public Practice, edited by Kristopher G. Phillips
- Questions: Philosophy for Young People, edited by Ariel Sykes and Stone Addington
References
[edit]- ^ "Committee on Pre-College Philosophy, American Philosophical Association". Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "PLATO's History". Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Partners, UNESCO Chair in Philosophy for Children". Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "One example of a PLATO philosopher-in-residence at John Muir Elementary in Seattle". Retrieved 24 March 2024.