Teaching Controversial Issues in the Classroom: Key Issues and Debates

The book provides an exploration of current debates and controversies relating to teaching controversial issues in primary and secondary schools. It investigates the changing nature of this type of learning experience and explore its contribution to the curriculum, particularly history and citizenship education. Topics covered include: - What is the 'right' age to discuss controversial issues? - The Citizenship Agenda - Discussing Iraq with school students - Teaching the Holocaust in the multicultural classroom – Islamophobia. International case studies provide fresh insights and valuable student and teacher feedback regarding the teaching of what many perceive as sensitive and difficult subjects.