Higher order thinking skills
Independent thinking
Excitement and motivation
Increased reading comprehension
Maths and science achievement
Increased co-operative skills
Better relationships with peers and parents
Personal development and self-esteem
Transfer of skills to other areas of study
Skills learnt in the community of inquiry are transferable. Philosophy for children enables students to make bridges between the various things they learn, thus making the curriculum more meaningful to them. Both the co-operative skills and the thinking skills developed in Philosophy for Children contribute to improved social interactions and greater social responsibility.