Through rich empirical research from real classrooms throughout the nation, Controversy in the Classroom demonstrates why schools have the potential to be particularly powerful sites for democratic education.
Autorentext
Diana E . Hess is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Zusammenfassung
Richard Semon was a German evolutionary biologist who wrote, during the first decade of the twentieth century, two fascinating analyses of the workings of human memory which were ahead of their time. Although these have been virtually unknown to modern researchers, Semon's work has been rediscovered during the past two decades and has begun to have an influence on the field. This book not only examines Semon's contribution to memory research, but also tells the story of an extraordinary life set against the background of a turbulent period in European history and major developments in science and evolutionary theory. The resulting book is an engaging blend of biographical, historical and psychological material.
Inhalt
Series Editor Introduction, Michael W. Apple
Introduction
Section One: The Case for Controversial Political Issues
1. Why Democracy Demands Controversy
2. Rationales for Controversial Political Issues Discussions
3. Defining Controversial Issues
Section Two: Inside ClassroomsChapter 4. Skillful Teaching of Controversial Issues Discussions
5. Diversity in our Midst: Ideological Diversity in Classrooms and its Impact on Controversial Political Issues Discussions
6. To Disclose or Not: A Controversial Choice for Teachers, Co-authored with Paula McAvoy
Section Three: Controversy in the Curriculum
7. Teaching in the Tip: Controversies about What is Legitimately Controversial
8. September 11: "The Ultimate Teachable Moment:" How Supplementary Materials and Textbooks Deal with Controversy in the Classroom
9. Creating More Controversy in Classrooms
Appendix A
Appendix B