Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ525308
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
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If It's Controversial, Why Teach It?
Soley, Mary
Social Education, v60 n1 p9-14 Jan 1996
Reveals that teaching about controversial issues increases students' self-confidence and interest in civic participation. Asserts that the current proliferation of social problems combined with exploitative media coverage necessitates civil and objective study of controversial issues. Includes several examples of, and approaches to, teaching about controversial issues. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events, Democratic Values, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethical Instruction, Instructional Effectiveness, Moral Values, Political Issues, Public Affairs Education, Role of Education, Social Problems, Social Studies, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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