Teaching American History

MARCH 11, 2025

Since the disruption of schooling during COVID, shes also spent time catching students up on critical thinking skills. Parent groups have complained that teachers are injecting controversial topics into lessons. School boards are responding with directives to avoid controversial topics, Messick said.

Government 96

Government Controversial Topics American History Civics 96

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2022

A prominent anti-vaccine campaigner, Heckenlively made world news in 2017 when he was denied entry to Australia for a lecture tour to encourage parents to stop vaccinating their children, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Related: A study on teaching critical thinking in science. Department of Education.

Middle School 132

Middle School Controversial Topics Geography Political Science 132

The Hechinger Report

JUNE 3, 2024

When students are taught to ignore stories that are based on facts, they won’t be as prepared for the rigors of critical thinking in college. In my view, prioritizing positivity over tackling controversial topics turns student journalists into public relations specialists.

Controversial Topics 124

Controversial Topics High School Critical Thinking Education 124

Geogramblings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Increasing the self-knowledge, esteem and confidence of our young people builds resilience and skill in tackling controversial topics and issues, as detailed earlier by Chowdhury.* Enable students to distinguish right from wrong and to respect the civil and criminal law of England. Is there evidence that comedy is ‘dying’?

Human Rights 40

Human Rights Geography Humanities Controversial Topics 40