The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2022

In April 2020 he released a bestselling book with co-author Judy Mikovits, a discredited scientist who claim that vaccines “kill millions.” Related: A study on teaching critical thinking in science. Related: Helping science teachers tackle misinformation and controversial topics.

Middle School 131

Middle School Controversial Topics Geography Political Science 131

C3 Teachers

MAY 23, 2022

To support this claim, preservice teachers might bring up the inherently political components of language preservation projects, food sovereignty, linguistic justice, abolitionist teaching, and/or culturally relevant pedagogy (Nickman, 2009; NK 360, 2018; Lyiscott, 2014; Baker Bell, 2020; Love, 2019; Ladson Billings, 1995; 2014).

Social Studies 52

Social Studies Social Justice Controversial Topics Pedagogy 52

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.* The killing of George Floyd in May 2020 enabled a global resurgence of empowerment to the Black Lives Matter and decolonisation movements.

Human Rights 40

Human Rights Geography Humanities Controversial Topics 40

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 27, 2020

In 2020, teaching about the presidential election feels more like teaching about the Second Amendment or the abortion rights debate. It’s time we looked at the 2020 presidential race not as one that is too contentious to touch, but rather as an exercise in how to teach controversial issues. Because this is a teachable moment.

Controversial Topics 141

Controversial Topics Teaching Civics Civic Engagement 141