Teaching Controversial Issues in the Classroom: Key Issues and Debates

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A thorough exploration of the issues in teaching controversial issues in classroom, drawing on international case studies sharing teachers' and pupils' experiences.

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'This excellent book provides compelling and passionate arguments for the importance of introducing controversial issues in the classroom to pupils of all ages. Drawing on a wealth of academic debate, educational case studies, and national and international perspectives, Teaching Controversial Issues in the Classroom offers intelligent theoretical and practical insights into the complexities, challenges and value of dealing with a broad array of salient and contentious issues (e.g., genocide, war, racism, discrimination, globalization).It is a must read for educators concerned both with developing the values of an open democratic society and supporting young people to become thoughtful, empathetic, articulate, reasoned and critical individuals.' Stuart Foster, Head of the Department of Arts and Humanities and Director of the Holocaust Education Development Programme, Institute of Education, University of London, UK
Reviewed in Paisley and District People, February 2012.
Reviewed in the Paisley Daily Express, February 2012.

Author Bio

Paula Cowan is Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of the West of Scotland, UK. Henry Maitles is Professor of Education at the University of the West of Scotland, UK.