Teaching Controversial Issues in the Classroom: Key Issues and Debates - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1441124845 ISBN 13: 9781441124845

Publisher: Continuum, 2012

Synopsis

Paula Cowan and Henry Maitles provide a thorough exploration of current debates and controversies relating to teaching controversial issues in primary and secondary schools. They also investigate the changing nature of this type of learning experience and explore its contribution to the curriculum, particularly history and citizenship education. Topics covered include: - What is the 'right' age to discuss controversial issues? - The Citizenship Agenda - Discussing Iraq with school students - Teaching the Holocaust in the multicultural classroom - Islamophobia International case studies provide fresh insights and valuable student and teacher feedback into the teaching of what many perceive as sensitive and difficult areas. Reflective questions and activities encourage readers to really engage with the issues and annotated further reading suggestions provide links to useful resources. The supporting companion website provides more detailed additional information along with practical teaching resources for those looking to explore controversial issues in their own classroom. Essential reading for beginning teachers and teachers of citizenship and history, and education studies students exploring the teaching of controversial issues in the classroom.

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Review

'This excellent book provides compelling and passionate arguments for the importance of introducing controversial issues in the classroom to pupils of all ages. Drawing on a wealth of academic debate, educational case studies, and national and international perspectives, Teaching Controversial Issues in the Classroom offers intelligent theoretical and practical insights into the complexities, challenges and value of dealing with a broad array of salient and contentious issues (e.g., genocide, war, racism, discrimination, globalization).It is a must read for educators concerned both with developing the values of an open democratic society and supporting young people to become thoughtful, empathetic, articulate, reasoned and critical individuals.' Stuart Foster, Head of the Department of Arts and Humanities and Director of the Holocaust Education Development Programme, Institute of Education, University of London, UK

About the Author

Henry Maitles is Professor of Education at the University of the West of Scotland, UK. Paula Cowan is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of the West of Scotland, UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: Continuum
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1441124845
• ISBN 13: 9781441124845
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256
• Editor: Cowan Paula