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Controversial issues – What and where?
A controversy is more than an everyday disagreement or difference of opinion. It is one which arouses strong emotions and causes ill-feeling and divisions between people.
Managing controversial issues in the classroom – What skills do teachers need?
To be able to handle controversial issues safely in the classroom, teachers need a range of skills.
Controversial issues in the curriculum – Where and what?
The curriculum can often be a source of controversy in a school. Some school subjects are more associated with controversy than others. Here are some examples to look out for.
Controversial issues and school culture – Safe to talk?
As school principal, you will be aware that the quality of everyday life and culture of a school can make a difference to how well students learn and achieve.
