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

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.” Last October the pair released another book. Related: Helping science teachers tackle misinformation and controversial topics.

Middle School 131

Middle School Controversial Topics Geography Political Science 131

Pedagogy and Formation

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Some examples of books to share with a Christmas theme Books about Christian traditions have been the focus of hundreds of different titles some are closely centred on the Christian message, others not so much. This classic and well known Dr Seuss book, takes a different look at the meaning of Christmas. He would be different.

Controversial Topics 52

Controversial Topics Tradition History Humanities 52

ED Surge

APRIL 26, 2024

There are plenty of heated debates happening about what should be taught in schools: whether it’s over the type of books students should read , how LGBTQ topics are discussed or how to talk about racism. The political divide became more pronounced as the topics became more complex.

Education 145

Education Controversial Topics Civics Elementary School 145

Geogramblings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Today, a book titled ‘ Developing Quality PSHE in Secondary Schools and Colleges ‘ was released. Within this book, I contributed a chapter on ‘Diversity and Discrimination’ through my work with Diverse Educators. The book also covers topics such as engaging parents/carers, sex education, and media literacy.

Human Rights 40

Human Rights Geography Humanities Controversial Topics 40

ED Surge

JANUARY 24, 2025

The questions need to be open-ended enough to spark conversation between multiple groups, says Gannon, who also teaches history. Hell begin a class by asking about their favorite places to get lunch off-campus, the best book theyve read that year or a show theyre watching. That could be a really dangerous proposition.

Controversial Topics 137

Controversial Topics Political Science Tutoring Psychology 137

The Hechinger Report

JANUARY 25, 2021

The crowd cheered at the idea that people like them — mostly white, mostly male — were the true heroes of American history. High school social studies teachers and scholars of American history don’t deny that the nation’s story is full of mobs, civil unrest and violence. history and democracy depends on where you live, however.

Teaching 140

Teaching Civics American History Controversial Topics 140