Publish at May 27 2021 Updated June 28 2023
Does politics have a place in the classroom? Can teachers use controversial issues as learning opportunities, and if so, to teach what? Should teachers share their own political views and opinions with students? In this analysis, I share practical pedagogical tips for teaching politics without doing politics in the classroom.
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