The case for contention : teaching controversial issues in American schools

The case for contention : teaching controversial issues in American schools /

"From the fights about the teaching of evolution to the details of sex education, it may seem like American schools are hotbeds of controversy. But as [the author's demonstrate], it is precisely because such topics are so inflammatory outside school walls that they are so commonly avoided...

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Main Authors: Zimmerman, Jonathan, 1961- (Author), Robertson, Emily (Philosopher of education) (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago ; London : The University of Chicago Press, 2017.
Series:History and philosophy of education
Subjects:
Teaching, Freedom of > United States
Teaching > Political aspects > United States.
Education > United States > Philosophy
Democracy and education > United States
Democracy and education
Education > Philosophy
Teaching, Freedom of
Teaching > Political aspects
United States
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: the controversy over controversial issues
  • Historical reflections: teacher freedom and controversial issues
  • Philosophical reflections: exploring the ideal of teaching controversial issues
  • Conclusion: policy and practice in teaching controversial issues.

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