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ERIC Number: EJ401451
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1989
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Law-Related Models for Teaching Controversial Issues.
Croddy, Marshall
International Journal of Social Education, v4 n1 p94-98 Spr 1989
Notes that controversial issues should be a part of the social studies curriculum. Defines different types of statements that occur in classroom discussions about controversial issues: attitudinal, analytical, valuative, or metaphysical. Urges teachers to be aware of the tenor of students' comments. Presents two legal process models as possible ways to study controversial issues. (KO)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Thinking, Law Related Education, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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