Controversy in the Classroom The Democratic Power of Discussion

Name: Controversy in the Classroom The Democratic Power of Discussion
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ISBN: 9780415962292

ISBN-10: 0415962293

ISBN-13: 9780415962292

Edition: 2009

Authors: Diana E. Hess

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Book details

List price: $49.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 3/23/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 200
Size: 6.02" wide x 8.98" long x 0.47" tall
Weight: 0.902
Language: English



Series Editor Introduction


Acknowledgments


Introduction



The Case for Controversial Political Issues



Why Democracy Demands Controversy



Rationales for Controversial Issues Discussions in Schools



Defining Controversial Political Issues



Inside Classrooms



Skillful Teaching of Controversial Issues Discussions



Diversity in Our Midst: Ideological Diversity in Classrooms and Its Impact on Controversial Issues Discussion



To Disclose or Not to Disclose: A Controversial Choice for Teachers Co-authored with Paula McAvoy



Controversy in the Curriculum



Teaching in the Tip: Controversies About What Is Legitimately Controversial



September 11: "The Ultimate Teachable Moment": How Supplementary Materials and Textbooks Deal with Controversy in the Classroom



Creating More Controversy in Classrooms



Methodological Overview of Study Used in Chapters 5 and 6



Views about Issues Discussions


Notes


Bibliography


Index