Getting Started with Philosophy for Children Hawai‘i Micro-Credential

University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa · College of Education

This course is not accepting applications

About This Micro-Credential

Philosophy for Children (P4C) invites learners of all ages to think deeply, ask meaningful questions, and engage in thoughtful dialogue. Rooted in Hawaiʻi and informed by global practice, this micro-credential introduces educators to culturally responsive, socially just approaches to teaching philosophy with children.

Coursework

This micro-credential includes three courses (9 credits total):

• PHIL 492 – Philosophy with Children

• PHIL 493 – Teaching Philosophy

• EDCS 440 – Multicultural and Social Justice Education
Together, they combine theory, practice, and supervised field experience.

Who This Is For

• Ideal for:

• K–12 educators and teacher candidates

• HIDOE teachers seeking reclassification credits

• Scholars and researchers interested in P4C

• Community educators and facilitators

Skills You Will Gain

• Facilitating philosophical inquiry with children

• Applying multicultural and social justice frameworks

• Designing inclusive, dialogue-centered learning spaces

• Leading P4C communities of inquiry

What You Will Learn

You’ll learn how to blend philosophy, education, and Hawaiʻi-based perspectives—developing practical tools to foster critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and respectful dialogue in diverse learning environments.

Stackability

Credits apply toward the Philosophy for Children minor, Graduate Certificate, and the Progressive Philosophy and Pedagogy M.Ed.