The authors of this British site feel that controversial topics will come up — they can be found in some curricula — and they should be tackled head on. They feel students “should not be sheltered from difficult issues – it is important for them to clarify their emotions and values and learn to think for themselves. … Additionally, using controversial issues helps young people to develop a number of skills, including inquiry, critical thinking and analytical skills.” The site provides concrete guidelines and ideas for how to handle these topics in the classroom.
Teaching Controversial Issues
