Teaching Controversial Issues in the Classroom
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Teaching Controversial Issues in the Classroom: Key Issues and Debates


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This is a thorough exploration of the issues in teaching controversial issues in classroom, drawing on international case studies sharing teachers' and pupils' experiences. Paula Cowan and Henry Maitles provide a thorough exploration of current debates and controversies relating to teaching controversial issues in primary and secondary schools. They also investigate the changing nature of this type of learning experience and explore its contribution to the curriculum, particularly history and citizenship education. Topics covered include: What is the 'right' age to discuss controversial issues; The Citizenship Agenda; Discussing Iraq with school students; Teaching the Holocaust in the multicultural classroom; and, Islamophobia. International case studies provide fresh insights and valuable student and teacher feedback into the teaching of what many perceive as sensitive and difficult areas. Reflective questions and activities encourage readers to really engage with the issues and annotated further reading suggestions provide links to useful resources. The supporting companion website provides more detailed additional information along with practical teaching resources for those looking to explore controversial issues in their own classroom. This title is an essential reading for beginning teachers and teachers of citizenship and history, and education studies students exploring the teaching of controversial issues in the classroom.

Table of Contents:
Acknowledgements \ List of Contributors \ Preface and Framework Paula Cowan and Henry Maitles \ Part I: The Context \ 1. Democracy, Trust and Respect Walter Humes \ 2. Gangs and Territorialism Ross Deuchar \ 3. The Citizenship Agenda Alistair Ross \ 4. Global Citizenship Frances Simpson \ Part II: War and Peace \ 5. Discussing War in the Classroom Henry Maitles \ 6. Teaching for Inclusive Citizenship, Peace and Human Rights Audrey Osler \ 7. Nuclear War Education Neil McLennan \ Part III: Genocide \ 8. The Unique and Universal Aspects of Modern Genocide Stephen D. Smith \ 9. Teaching About Genocide Ian Davies \ 10. Pedagogical Issues in Teaching the Holocaust Henry Maitles and Paula Cowan \ 11. Teaching the Holocaust in the Multicultural Classroom Geoffrey Short \ 12. Visiting Auschwitz-Valuable Lessons or Holocaust Tourism? Paula Cowan \ 13. Why Study Rwanda When We Have Already Learned About The Holocaust? Andy Lawrence \ Part IV: Racism and Discrimination \ 14. Islamophobia Geri Smyth \ 15. Homophobia Barry van Driel and Michele Kahn \ 16. Anti-Semitism Paula Cowan \ 17. Gypsy and Roma Families Martin Myers \ 18. Migration Jill Rutter \ Conclusion and Policy Implications Henry Maitles and Paula Cowan \ Index

About the Author :
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.

Review :
'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.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781441124845
  • Publisher: Continuum Publishing Corporation
  • Publisher Imprint: Continuum Publishing Corporation
  • Height: 252 mm
  • No of Pages: 200
  • Spine Width: 18 mm
  • Weight: 502 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1441124845
  • Publisher Date: 19 Apr 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: Key Issues and Debates
  • Width: 174 mm


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