Scholarly Writing &
Research Publications
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Albertini, T. (2012). “What do you want to talk about?” Educational Perspectives, 44 (1 & 2), 29-31.
Butnor, A. (2012). Critical communities: Intellectual safety and the power of disagreement. Educational Perspectives, 44(1&2), 29-31.
Butnor, A. (2004). Bringing P4C into the undergraduate classroom. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17(1&2), 65-68.
Colvin, A. (2004). Expanding the circle of inquiry: Introducing philosophy for children in the People’s Republic of China. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17(1&2), 37-39.
Colvin, A. (2004). The echo of the mountain. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17(1&2), 49.
Ikeda, J. (2012). The top 10 things I LOVE about p4c Hawai’i. Educational Perspectives 44(1&2), 22-24.
Jackson, T. (2013). Philosophical rules of engagement. In S. Goering, N. Shudak & T. Wartenberg (Eds.), Philosophy in schools: An introduction for philosophers and teachers (99-10). New York: Routledge.
Jackson, T. (2012). Home grown. Educational Perspectives(1&2), 3-7.
Jackson, T. (2004). Philosophy for children Hawaiian style. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17(1&2), 3-7.
Jackson, T. (2001). The art and craft of gently socratic inquiry. In A. L. Costa (Ed.) Developing minds: A resource for teaching thinking (459-465). Alexandria, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Jackson, T. (1998). Proceedings from the ERA Conference ’98: Isn’t it time for the tail to stop wagging the dog?
Jones, T. (2012). Community in the classroom: An approach to curriculum and instruction as a means for the development of student personal engagement in the high school classroom. Educational Perspectives 44(1&2), 58-64.
Junjie, L. (2004). America’s philosophy for children teaching method and the development of children’s character. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17 (1&2), 40-42.
Kim, A. (2012). Philosophy for children. Educational Perspectives 44(1&2), 25-28.
Kim, J. Y. (2004). The Dao of P4C. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17 (1&2), 69-72).
Leng, Lu. (2018). The Practice and Application of the Philosophy for Children Hawaii. The Journal of Shaanxi Xuequian Normal University. 30-47.
Lien, C. (2004). Making Sense of Evaluation of P4C. Thinking : The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17 (1&2), 73-78.
Liu, H. (2004). The difference between traditional teaching method in China and P4C from USA. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17 (1&2), 47-48.
Lukey, B. (2012). Philosophy for children in Hawai’i: A community circle discussion. Educational Perspectives 44 (1&2), 32-37.
Lukey, B. (2012). The high school philosopher in residence: what philosophy and philosopher can offer schools. Educational Perspectives 44 (1&2), 38-42.
Lukey, B. (2004). Rethinking Dialogue: Reflections on P4C with Autistic Children. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17 (1&2), 24-29.
Lukey, B. (2012). Philosophy beyond boundaries: a new model of philosophy in high schools. In J.M. Lone & R. Israeloff (Eds.), Philosophy and education (27-38). Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
Lukey, B. (2013). A p4c experiment: The high school philosopher in residence. In S. Goering, N. Shudak & T. Wartenberg (Eds.), Philosophy in schools: An introduction for philosophers and teachers (42-55). New York: Routledge.
Makaiau, A. S. & Lukey, B. (In Press). A Philosopher’s Pedagogy: A Three-Part Model for School Betterment. Journal of Academic Perspectives.
Makaiau, A. S. (2013). Incorporating the Activity of Philosophy into Social Studies; A Seven-Part Philosophical Inquiry Process. Questions: Philosophy for Young People, 13, 15-17.
Makaiau, A. S. & Freese, A. R. (2013). A transformational journey: Exploring our multicultural identities through self-study. Studying Teaching Education, 9(2), 141-151.
Makaiau, A. S. & Miller, C. (2012). The philosopher’s pedagogy. Educational Perspectives, 44(1&2), 8-19.
Makaiau, A. S. (2010). Adolescent identity exploration in a multicultural community context; An educator’s approach to rethinking identity interventions. Doctoral dissertation, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.
Makaiau, A. S. (2017). Using a philosopher’s pedagogy to teach school subjects: The case of ethnic studies at Kailua High School. Journal of Philosophy in Schools, 4(1), 4-26.
Makaiau, A. S. (2017). A citizen’s education: The philosophy for children Hawai‘i approach to deliberative pedagogy. In M. Gregory, J. Haynes, and K. Murris (Eds.), International Handbook of Philosophy for Children (pp. 19 – 26). Routledge.
Makaiau, A. S & Tanaka, N. (2018). Philosophy for children: A deliberative pedagogy for teaching social studies in Japan and the USA. The Journal of International Social Studies. 8(2) 29-54.
Makaiau, A. S., Ching-Sze Wang, J., Rangoonaden, K., Leng, L., & DeWoody, H. (2016). Critical friendship, mindfulness, and the philosophy for children Hawai‘i approach to teaching and learning: Findings from an international online collaborative journaling project for teacher educators. K. Rangoonaden and S. Bullock (Eds.), Mindfulness and Critical Friendship: A New Perspective on Professional Development for Educators (pp. 59-76). Lanham, MD: Lexington Books.
Makaiau, A. S., Leng, L. & Fukui, S. (2015). Journaling and self-study in an international research collective. Studying Teacher Education, 11(1), 64 – 80.
Makaiau, A. S., Ching-Sze Wang, J., Rangoonaden, K., & Leng, L. (2017). Empowering global P4C research and practice through self-study: The philosophy for children Hawai‘i international journaling and self-study project. In M. Gregory, J. Haynes, and K. Murris (Eds.), International Handbook of Philosophy for Children (pp. 227 – 235). Routledge.
Makaiau, A. S. (2017). C3 Hawaii: Making our social justice education mission explicit. C3 Teachers. PDF
Makaiau, A. S. (2017). Making our stance on social justice education explicit. Teaching Tolerance. PDF
Makaiau, A. S. (2016). How can humans address their negative impact on the environment? C3 Teachers. PDF
Makaiau, A. S. (2016). Want to teach election 2016? Start with “Intellectual Safety.” Teaching Tolerance. PDF
Makaiau, A. S. (2016). BioBlitz recognized as integral to cutting edge action-oriented inquiry-based social studies teaching and learning. National Geographic.
Makaiau, A. S. (2016). The philosophy for children Hawai‘i approach to deliberative pedagogy: A promising practice for preparing pre-service social studies teachers in the college of education. Analytic Teaching and Philosophical Praxis, 36(2015-16), 1- 7.
Makaiau, A. S. (2015). Cultivating and Nurturing Collaborative Civic Spaces. C3 Teachers.
Makaiau, A. S. (2015). From school-culture-to-family-culture: Reflections on four generations of a Deweyian education in Hawai‘i. Educational Perspectives, 47(1 & 2), 43–48.
Makaiau, A. S. and Delaunay, K. (2026). Spirituality, progressive education, and Philosophy for Children. Journal of Philosophy in Schools, 13(1), 60-87.
Matsuoka, C. (2012). Thinking processes in middle school students. Educational Perspectives, 44(1&2). 43-45).
Matsuoka, C. (2004). Mindful habits & P4C: Cultivating thinking & problem-solving in children. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17(1&2), 54-55.
McRae, J. (2004). Scratching beneath the phenomena: P4C as the practice of comparative philosophy. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17(1&2), 30-36.
Miller, C. (2013). Philosophy goes to high school: An inquiry into the philosopher’s pedagogy. Doctoral dissertation, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.
Miller, C. (2005). The impact of philosophy for children in a high school English class. In D. Sheppard (Ed.) Creative Engagements: Thinking with Children. (pp. 81-86). Oxford, United Kingdom: Inter-Disciplinary Press.
Mitias, L. M. (2004). P4C: Philosophy-processes, perspective, and pluralism-for children. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17(1&2), 17-23.
Nakamoto, C.M., Sengoku, M., Tabor, B. & Deutsch, E. (2004). Administrative perspectives on P4C. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17(1&2), 95-98.
Odierna, R. (2012). Philosophy for children Kenyan style. Educational Perspectives, 44(1&2), 46-50.
Oho, L, Rousmasset, E., Bein, S. Tam, L., Soong, J., Higashi, F.T.Y. & Gibbs, N. (2004). Reflections from teachers on philosophy and teaching. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17(1&2), 84-94.
Strong, A. P. (2003). Voyaging to the outer limits of education: Reflections on P4C in the secondary classroom. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17(1&2), 56 – 64.
Tanaka, N. & Makaiau, A. (2018). 探究学習にみられる対話の原理—子どもの社会文化的文脈を活用した日米社会科共同実践から—/The Nature of Dialogue and Inquiry-Based Learning: Through the Reconsideration of Social Studies Education Research Methodology in a Globalized Society. The Journal of Social Studies, 134, 72 – 85.
Toyoda M. (2012). Practicing philosophy for children in the search for a better society. Educational Perspectives, 44(1&2), 20 – 21.
Tsuchiyama, E. (2004). Learning from children: A philosophical journey. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17(1&2), 50 – 53.
Yos, T. B. (2003). Educating for good judgment. Doctoral dissertation, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Honolulu, HI.
Yos, T. B. (2004). Philosophy for children and the cultivation of good judgment. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17(1&2), 9 – 16.
Yos, T. B. (2004). Philosophizing with Mrs. Yoshida’s third graders: A transcript from a P4C session. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17(1 & 2), 9 – 16.
Yos, T. B. (2012). Raising the bar: Love, the community of inquiry, and the flourishing life. Educational Perspectives, 44(1 & 2), 52 – 57.
Yuan, J. (2004). The wisdom beyond languages. Thinking: The Journal of Philosophy for Children 17(1 & 2), 43 – 46.
Educational Materials Related to p4cHI
Jackson, T. (1984). Philosophy for children; Philosophy in the schools project. A guide for teachers.
Makaiau, A., Shiroma, C., Miller, C., & Fukuda, R. (2015). The daily record: Philosophical inquiry student resources and workspace.
Makaiau, A. & Glassco, K. (2008). Kailua high school ethnic studies and philosophy student workbook.
Makaiau, A. & Glassco, K. (2008). Kailua high school ethnic studies and philosophy teacher’s guide.
Willoughby, B. (2012). Speak up at school. Montgomery, AL: Teaching Tolerance, A Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Educational Perspectives Volume #44 on p4c - Chinese translation (2025). UHM College of Education, Educational Perspectives 2012.
Media Materials Related to p4cHI
Chapman, D. (2012, April 24). Aloha, Dalai Lama. Midweek. PDF
Eagle, N. (2012, April 14). Philosophy for children: Promoting peace in the classroom. Honolulu Civil Beat. PDF
Eagle, N. (2012, August 8). School bullies: A little philosophy for children can go a long way. Honolulu Civil Beat. PDF
Gallagher, K. (2011, May). Philosophy for the kids. Honolulu Magazine. PDF
Jackson, Thomas E. and Gregory, Maughn Rollins. (2025). Jackson, Thomas E. Interview May 2024. All IAPC Oral Histories. 9.
Makaiau, A. S. (2015). TT Awardee Spotlight: Amber Strong Makaiau. Teaching Tolerance A Project of the Southern Poverty Law Center. PDF
Makaiau, A. S. (2011, August 1). Why we need to preserve social studies in the state of Hawaii. Honolulu Civil Beat. PDF