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| Social Education | 3 |
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| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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| Practitioners | 3 |
| Teachers | 3 |
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Peer reviewedSoley, Mary – Social Education, 1995
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…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events, Democratic Values
Peer reviewedOnosko, Joseph J. – Social Education, 1995
Examines possible reasons for the lack of issues-oriented instruction in social studies classrooms. Provides curriculum suggestions to remedy this, including exploring debatable issues that can be researched and are interesting. Includes 12 instructional strategies designed to maintain student interest and smooth over rough spots. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events, Curriculum Design
Peer reviewedLockwood, Alan L. – Social Education, 1995
Maintains that teachers must act a clear role or roles when discussing controversial issues. Discusses the various roles a teacher may assume, including presiding judge, determined advocate, nurturant facilitator, and socratic cross-examiner. Suggests which scenarios may work best with different roles. (MJP)
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Class Activities, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Current Events
