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 89

Government Controversial Topics American History Civics 89

ED Surge

MARCH 26, 2024

But even though Cote agrees that human grading is superior to what a bot can do, the reality is that teachers don’t have time to grade the number of essay assignments he thinks is really necessary to get kids fluent in the knowledge and critical thinking skills they’ll need to be effective citizens in our democracy.

Civics 135

Civics Controversial Topics Education Social Studies 135

Catlin Tucker

AUGUST 22, 2023

This promotes critical thinking and historical empathy. Debates or Controversial Topics: When discussing controversial issues in a history or social studies class, the teacher could prompt students to reflect on their initial opinions and how exposure to different viewpoints has influenced their perspective.

Controversial Topics 131

Controversial Topics Critical Thinking Cultures Social Studies 131

The Hechinger Report

APRIL 15, 2022

Related: A study on teaching critical thinking in science. Related: Helping science teachers tackle misinformation and controversial topics. One of the top subjects for those emergency credentials is middle school science: The state issued 83 emergency credentials in the topic in 2020.

Middle School 125

Middle School Controversial Topics Geography Political Science 125

The Hechinger Report

MAY 23, 2020

The new standards emphasize scientific inquiry and critical thinking over recitation of facts. While many educators say they prefer that approach to older methods of science instruction, use of the standards sometimes means that teachers cover fewer topics as they delve more deeply into those that are discussed. “By

Controversial Topics 113

Controversial Topics Middle School Lesson Plan Teaching 113

Psych Learning Curve

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

In education, there are many buzzwords about effective pedagogy including real-world connection, critical thinking, and employing student voice. This safety is reinforced by the implied or stated requirement for educators to be “apolitical” and avoid controversial topics with students, families, and colleagues.

Controversial Topics 52

Controversial Topics Psychology Elementary School Pedagogy 52

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 114

Controversial Topics High School Critical Thinking Education 114