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Stradling, Bob – Bulletin of Environmental Education, 1985
Reviews the problems and benefits associated with instruction of controversial issues, questioning the effectiveness of a neutral and objective position in the discussion of controversial topics. Also assesses prevalent teacher tendencies in instructional approaches and offers suggestions for classroom adoption. (ML)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Critical Thinking, Current Events, Environmental Education
Kurtines, William M.; Berman, Steven L. – Moral Education Forum, 1995
Briefly reports, defines, and classifies central questions and issues in moral education. Traces recent theoretical developments in moral philosophy and moral reasoning and relates these to education for democratic values. Concludes with a recommendation to apply these principles globally. (MJP)
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Curriculum Design, Democratic Values, Educational Change
