Team Leader
David Anderson
Texas A&M University
TLAC
davidjanderson@tamu.edu
Project Type
Research
Who Can Join
Undergraduate Students
Project Description
This project will introduce undergraduate participants passionate about philosophy and/or education to the theoretical foundations and practical pedagogy of the philosophical practice known as “philosophy for children” (P4C). Participants will engage with both foundational texts and resources of P4C as well as the more cutting edge developments and meta-philosophical criticisms of the movement. In addition to learning about the philosophy of education and childhood, participants will work closely with a trained philosopher in residence (PIR) and may choose to work primarily with pre-school or high school students throughout the spring 2026 semester. Participants will primarily assist the PIR in facilitating philosophical discussions and activities on a weekly or biweekly basis with their chosen age group. Participants will also develop their own P4C discussion, lesson plan, or pedagogical intervention and produce a written reflection on their participation.
Team Needs
We are looking for participants who are 1) interested in philosophy, education, or related fields 2) open to integrating philosophy into pre-college education, 3) Open to working directly with K-12 students in BCS.
Prior background in philosophy not required
Experience working with PreK-12 helpful, but not required
We are hoping for at least a few participants who are bilingual.
Participants who elect to work with high school will need to be available at least one of the following times at Bryan High School
Thursdays 9:23-10:09 AM; Fridays 9:23-10:09 AM; 10:15-11:01 AM; or 1:35-2:21 PM
(Access through Aggie Spirit Bus Route 12 REVEILLE)
Participants who elect to work with pre-school will need to be available approximately 9:00-10:00 AM on Tuesday or Wednesday at Becky Gates Children's Center (Access through Aggie Spirit Bus Route 04 GIG EM)
Special Opportunities
Participants have the opportunity to earn intern or research credit.
Participants may choose to work either with pre-k or high school students.
Participants will have the opportunity to leverage their specific skills to design and facilitate unique P4C stimuli and lesson plans for their respective age group.
Participants will have the opportunity to assist at “Philosophy Fridays” with middle and/or high school students and other activities put on by our parent organization P4C Texas, https://p4ctexas.sites.tamu.edu/
Participants interested in early childhood education may coauthor and assist in presenting a theoretical P4C research poster at the Early Childhood Submit on February 19, 2026 (9:00AM-4:30PM, exact time TBD)
Pursuant to successful completion of the program, participants may apply to work as paid counselors for P4C Texas’ middle or high school philosophy camp in June 2026.