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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
Statman, Stella – English Teaching Forum, 1981
Proposes some teaching methods that are based on the premise that an effective teacher should facilitate the students' intellectual and moral growth. Suggestions are made for vocabulary drilling, listening exercises, and other activities which can be given a "humanistic" focus. Activities are also suggested for language study and value…
Descriptors: Class Activities, English (Second Language), Humanistic Education, Interdisciplinary Approach
