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

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.

Controversial Topics 119

Controversial Topics Middle School Lesson Plan Teaching 119

Geogramblings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The guidance document for promoting British Values in SMSC development splits these four values into seven objectives. 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.*

Human Rights 40

Human Rights Geography Humanities Controversial Topics 40