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ERIC Number: EJ676463
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2003
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-7555
Understanding and Developing Controversial Issues in College Courses.
Payne, Brian K.; Gainey, Randy R.
College Teaching, v51 n2 p52-58 Spr 2003
Discusses common controversial issues in different college disciplines, such as the death penalty and drug legalization. Also suggests useful methods for encouraging enlightening discussions, such as verbal and physical cues, student-centered activities, and text selection. (SLD)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Higher Education, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Controversial Topics
Note: Special section titled "Teaching about Controversial and Complex Issues."