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Hunzicker, Jana – Online Submission, 2023
In theory, the fact that American colleges and universities tend to be liberal-leaning should not be an issue. However, several studies document that political bias in today's college classrooms causes students to avoid discussing potentially controversial topics for fear of criticism and ridicule, lowered grades, and even physical harm.…
Descriptors: Political Attitudes, Bias, Classroom Environment, Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Bender, Rachel A.; Sharp, Kimberlee A. – Online Submission, 2013
This paper presents a method for social studies teachers to incorporate song lyrics into the study of controversial historical events and issues. Using the Hunt and Metcalf "Seven Problematic Areas of the Social Studies" as the rubric for selecting appropriate songs, the Teacher Candidate (TC) explains how song lyrics make viable text…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Social Studies, Singing, Controversial Issues (Course Content)
McCoy, Leah P., Ed. – Online Submission, 2009
This document presents the proceedings of the Annual Research Forum. Included herein are the following 29 studies: (1) What Factors Influence Algebra 1 Students' Attitudes toward Math? (Elizabeth A. Allen); (2) Low-Income Student and Teacher Impressions of Kagan Cooperative Learning (Andrea Anderson); (3) Developing and Implementing an Articulated…
Descriptors: High Schools, Student Attitudes, Oral Reading, Writing Strategies