Comments

This is an electronic version of an article that was originally published in Prospero Vol 13, published by Ingleside-Ashby in 2007. The journal website is available at http://www.prosperojournal.co.uk/

Abstract

My aim in this paper is to examine the role of narrative in developing communities of inquiry. In particular, I shall refer to the teaching of philosophy in schools. Having made some introductory comments about the idea of a ‘community of inquiry’, I examine a well-known narrative approach which is used to support its development. Finally, I outline on one of my own narratives and offer some suggestions as to how it may be used with students undertaking initial teacher education and training (ITET) and other Education programmes, to promote communities of inquiry.

Disciplines

Education | Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education

Recommended Citation

Costello, P. J. M. (2007) 'Developing Communities of Inquiry: The Role of Narrative'. Prospero, 13(1), 10-16