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Teaching Controversial Issues
Science
Religion
Politics
Society
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Keys to Teaching Controversial IssuesKnow why the topic is
controversial.Stay current.Teach at your students’ level.Stay objective.Provide structure
◦Case studies◦Discussions
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Leading Effective DiscussionsKnow that level at which you want
your students to thinkKnow your topicKnow the purpose of the
discussion – what are your goals?◦Leading students to a conclusion?◦Getting students to think critically
about an issue?◦Wanting to bring out/introduce certain
concepts?
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Leading Effective DiscussionsTrain your students
◦Set down or establish guidelines◦This can be done with or without
student input
Have a game plan◦Write out sample questions◦Try to identify certain “discussion
busters” or possible “rabbit trails”
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Leading Effective DiscussionsStart small
◦Don’t plan your first discussion as a period long lesson
◦Try 5-10 minutes at the beginningStructure your discussion as much as
possible◦Scenarios/case studies◦Role playing◦Time limits◦Specific questions for students to
address