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Controversial issues – Why it is good to talk
It is tempting to try to shy away from controversial issues at school. You may think that bringing issues out into the open will only create more ill feeling, that students will not be able to cope, or there will be complaints.
Managing controversial issues in the classroom – Practice ideas
Managing the discussion of a controversial issue safely in the classroom demands a range of skills from the teacher. Here are 4 ideas for training activities that will help to develop some of these skills in your teaching staff.
Controversial issues in the curriculum – Creating opportunities to talk
While some school subjects are more associated with controversy than others, there are opportunities to talk about controversial issues in every subject in the curriculum if you know where to look.
Controversial issues and school culture –Rate your school
To what extent does the prevailing ethos and culture in your school encourage people to talk about difficult issues? One way to find out how open your school is to these kinds of discussions is to carry out a simple attitude survey.
