Can Controversial Issues Be Taught in the Early Grades? The Answer Is Yes!
Overview & Synopsis
Advocates teaching controversial issues to children, claiming that they already have some knowledge of these through their own experience and media exposure. Describes role-playing activities, including simulated small claims court and city council hearings. Provides an overview of a five-day instructional unit on violence. (MJP)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Can Controversial Issues Be Taught in the Early Grades? The Answer Is Yes! |
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| Author / Organization | McBee, Robin Haskell |
| Subject & Discipline | Citizenship Education, Cognitive Ability, Controversial Issues (Course Content) |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1995 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-282385 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |