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    Activity No.2: Teaching Controversial Issues 1. Define Controversy

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    Teaching controversial issues is important in social studies for several reasons. It helps students develop critical thinking and decision-making skills, gain civic knowledge, and learn to be tolerant of different views. When teaching controversial topics, teachers should communicate with parents and administrators, present information without bias, and make sure multiple perspectives are discussed. Controversial issues are an important part of social studies as they require students to research topics thoroughly, understand different sides of issues, and form their own perspectives - all of which are important skills for citizenship in a democracy.

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    Activity No.2: Teaching Controversial Issues 1. Define Controversy

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    Teaching controversial issues is important in social studies for several reasons. It helps students develop critical thinking and decision-making skills, gain civic knowledge, and learn to be tolerant of different views. When teaching controversial topics, teachers should communicate with parents and administrators, present information without bias, and make sure multiple perspectives are discussed. Controversial issues are an important part of social studies as they require students to research topics thoroughly, understand different sides of issues, and form their own perspectives - all of which are important skills for citizenship in a democracy.

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    Teaching controversial issues is important in social studies for several reasons. It helps students develop critical thinking and decision-making skills, gain civic knowledge, and learn to be tolerant of different views. When teaching controversial topics, teachers should communicate with parents and administrators, present information without bias, and make sure multiple perspectives are discussed. Controversial issues are an important part of social studies as they require students to research topics thoroughly, understand different sides of issues, and form their own perspectives - all of which are important skills for citizenship in a democracy.

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    Activity No.2: Teaching Controversial Issues 1. Define Controversy

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    Activity No.

    2
    Teaching Controversial Issues
    1. Define Controversy.

    A controversy is a prolonged dispute, debate, or state of contention, especially one


    that unfolds in public and involves a stark difference of opinion. ... The adjective
    form controversial is used to describe someone or something that causes people to get
    upset and argue.
    The definition of a controversy is a public disagreement with two sides openly
    debating. An example of a controversy is a fight between two famous parents in a
    custody battle.
    2. Why to teach controversial Issues in social studies?

    The primary purpose for teaching social studies is to prepare efficient future citizens
    and “to help young people to develop the ability to make informed and reasoned
    decisions
    Available research indicates that studying controversial issues helps students to
    develop critical decision-making skills, to gain civic knowledge, to develop empathy
    to others, learn to communicate effectively, learn to be tolerant and respectful to
    different views as well.
    By teaching about controversial issues, students learn about topics relevant to their
    lives, deepen their understanding of complex issues, and explore diverse perspectives.
    Students also gain opportunities to share ideas, listen carefully to their peers, and
    practice being open to and respectful of others' viewpoints.

    3. How to teach controversial issues in class?


    Controversial issues should be discussed in the classroom, if they pertain to the school
    curriculum. If we are not helping students see both sides of an issue, then we are not
    preparing them to understand complicated issues.
    7 Tips for Tackling Controversial Topics in Social Studies
     Communicate with parents. ...
     Communicate with your administrators. ...
     Inform without bias. ...
     Make corroborating news a part of the assignment. ...
     If showing biased information, keep it balanced. ...
     Avoid heavily biased news unless it is part of the lesson. ...
     Review content thoroughly before sharing.
    4. Explain the links of controversial issues with social studies.

    Some educators believe that certain issues are best addressed privately at home, for
    example and that social studies should focus on objective facts. Others argue that
    public controversy is characteristic of a healthy democracy and that working with
    others to address multiple perspectives is a skill that students need to develop in a
    classroom context.All social studies teachers must inevitably deal with controversial
    issues, ranging from basic ideas of fairness and equality in a democracy, to
    immigration, to the distribution of world resources. Controversial issues require
    students to conduct thorough research, master concepts on both sides of an issue, and
    develop a perspective of their own.

    The most difficult issues often have a profound impact on students, and class
    discussions about these issues can leave teachers feeling like referees. However, in a
    democracy it is critical for students to learn how to listen to opposing viewpoints,
    and the teacher’s role must be to create an open forum that allows opposing
    viewpoints to be fully expressed. The challenge for all teachers is finding the fine
    line between engaging students’ interest and maintaining a sense of objectivity that
    lets students master the material and develop their own perspectives.

    “Dealing With Controversial Issues,” teachers and students explore issues in social
    studies by:

     conducting research using several resources,


     discussing the facts linked to the controversy,
     determining points of view,
     supporting a point of view with evidence gathered from research,
     listening to opposing points of view and engaging in a debate, and
     proposing solutions.
    Social Studies defines what students should know and be able to do in social studies
    at each educational level.Teaching controversial issues relates specifically to the:
     Culture
     Time, Continuity, and Change
     People, Places, and Environments
     Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
     Power, Authority, and Governance
     Global Connections
     Civic Ideals and Practices

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