Controversial issues are complex topics that are grounded in conflicting values or opinions and can result in emotional reactions and public dispute. Schools may avoid difficult issues that could bring forth feelings of fear, confusion, or anger. Addressing these issues, however, can motivate students to learn and make relevant connections to their local and global communities. For students to become active and engaged citizens, they will need civil discourse and reasoning skills, as well as tolerance, empathy, compassion, and an interest in civic knowledge.
- Subject:
- Art History
- Biology
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- Education
- Educational Technology
- Elementary Education
- English Language Arts
- Environmental Literacy and Sustainability
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- Global Education
- Health Education
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- Library and Information Science
- Life Science
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- Physical Science
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- Social Studies
- Sociology and Anthropology
- Theatre
- U.S. History
- World Cultures
- World History
- World Languages
- Material Type:
- Other
- Author:
- State of Hawai'i Department of Education
- Date Added:
- 10/06/2023