Discussing Controversial Issues: Four Perspectives on the Teacher's Role.

Kelly, Thomas E.

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ERIC Number: EJ335209

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Publication Date: 1986

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Discussing Controversial Issues: Four Perspectives on the Teacher's Role.

Kelly, Thomas E.

Theory and Research in Social Education, v14 n2 p113-38 Spr 1986

Examines literature from several fields that supports the four roles teachers may take during the discussion of controversial issues: exclusive neutrality, exclusive partiality, neutral impartiality, and committed impartiality. Maintains that committed impartiality is the most defensible teacher role. (Author/JDH)

Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Controversial Issues (Course Content), High Schools, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools, Public Affairs Education, Social Studies, Teaching Methods, Values Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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