Teaching American History

MARCH 11, 2025

In 2023, he returned the encouragement Messick had given him. By August 2024 she would complete her degree in the Master of Arts in American History and Government (MAHG ) program, giving her time for such an endeavor. Parent groups have complained that teachers are injecting controversial topics into lessons.

Government 96

Government Controversial Topics American History Civics 96

Becoming a History Teacher

AUGUST 15, 2024

But how should we approach this in the history classroom? As history teachers we often problematise controversial issues to ‘see both sides of an issue’. As always it is helpful to come back to the discipline of history and what it means to teach sensitive histories well. Grosvenor (2000, p.157),

History 121

History Teaching Controversial Topics Tutoring 121

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.* Hunger (2023). As such, there are references throughout to other parts of the chapter. A vote represents a voice. References Wilson, H., Pavlona, K.,

Human Rights 40

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