Teaching in Minefields - The Experiences of Secondary Social Studies Teachers with Teaching Controversial Issues in the Classroom

The subject of teaching about controversial public policy issues in the social studies is of particular importance in the contemporary context of curricular narrowing and challenges to public educators academic freedom. In "Teaching in Minefields," Robert Dahlgren investigates the experiences of veteran social studies teachers with teaching controversial content. His discussion gives voice to veteran practitioners who are often lost in the discussion of social studies teaching and learning practices. The insights gained from this fascinating study provide a template for an innovative teacher training process that focuses on the possibilities of student investigation of issues of controversy.

About the author

El Dr. Robert Dahlgren es profesor asistente de Educación de Estudios Sociales en la Universidad Estatal de Nueva York en Fredonia. Se doctoró en la Universidad de Florida en 2008. Los principales intereses de investigación del Dr. Dahlgren, derivados de su experiencia como profesor de estudios sociales en la escuela secundaria, son la libertad académica y la controversia en la enseñanza.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Dahlgren
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2010
• EAN: 9783838340227
• ISBN: 978-3-8383-4022-7
• No. of pages: 248
• Dimensions: 150 mm x 220 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 388 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > Secondary school levels I and II