Teaching controversial issues in the classroom is now more urgent and fraught than ever as
we face up to rising authoritarianism, racial and economic injustice, and looming …

Based on a cross-national study conducted in Northern Ireland, England, and the United
States, this article expands current literature by examining 4 teacher educators' efforts to …

Friction in the classroom may create useful tension for teachers when they attempt to discuss
sensitive topics as part of democratic learning. Due to the openness and indeterminacy of …

Based on insights gained from two decades of research on South African heritage and
monuments, this paper critically reflects on the status quo of heritage transformation in South …

Abstract The Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) school history curriculum
of post-apartheid South Africa is littered with sensitive and controversial topics. Many history …

This study is aimed at exploring how teacher preparation programs in Taiwan—both
traditional and alternative—prepare teachers for teaching controversial public issues …

The purpose of the study presented in this article is to understand the experiences offinal
year pre-service South African high school history teachers on their engagement with …

The purpose of this paper is to determine the views of Turkish history teachers about
teaching controversial issues. A qualitative approach was used in this study in order to …

Emotion is an integral part of Holocaust education and inculcating empathy in learners is a
well-used pedagogical tool to encourage learners to connect with the victims. This is …

A rich international body of scholarship describes and analyzes a variety of methodologies
to teach controversial issues; however, many teachers do not feel prepared for this endeavor …