Click on your county to see any activity. Join free as a member to post in your county (any name will do if you desire anonymity emails will not be shared are only necessary to help prevent trolls and remain anonymous ). Start organizing.
If you already have a county organization, place that information here that any county residents seeing it might then go there to organize lets help each other organize for real education not indoctrination. Save the children and save the Nation. All politics is local and they start it with our children in PreK-12 public schools.
This new website currently has only 1 active county: HARRISON click on Harrison County to see posts
The following are some of the many hats that a teacher is expected to wear besides teaching (One wonders how much precious classroom time is actually spent teaching real education) this is how they sell Social Emotional Learning to the public (so why is student achievement in the hopper).
Importance of Controversial Issues:
Controversial or emotionally charged issues provide opportunities for students to engage in critical discussions, consider diverse perspectives, and develop informed opinions.
Teaching these issues helps students understand the complexities of real-world problems and encourages active citizenship.
Challenges and Considerations:
Emotional Impact: Some topics may deeply affect students due to personal experiences, cultural backgrounds, or societal contexts. Teachers must be sensitive to this and create a supportive environment.
Balancing Perspectives: Teachers should present multiple viewpoints, allowing students to explore different sides of an issue. This promotes critical thinking and empathy.
Selecting Resources: High-quality resources that represent diverse voices are crucial. These resources should inform students and encourage engagement.
Professional Development for Teachers:
Teachers need training on how to handle controversial topics effectively.
Contained Risk-Taking: This approach encourages inquiry and discussion while proceeding with caution. It involves building a supportive environment, framing issues appropriately, and choosing resources wisely.
Human Rights Framework: Applying human rights principles helps students evaluate perspectives and understand the impact of emotionally charged issues.
Self-Reflection: Teachers should reflect on their own biases and emotions when discussing these topics.
Addressing Emotional Dysregulation: (Meaning disruptive Student Behavior)
Emotional problems can spill into classrooms, affecting student behavior and teacher stress.
Teachers can support students by acknowledging their emotional responses and creating a safe space for discussion.
Validating Student Emotions:
When discussing emotionally charged news, validate students’ feelings and provide opportunities for self-reflection.
Encourage respectful dialogue and empathy, even when opinions differ.
In summary, teaching controversial issues requires thoughtful preparation, empathy, and a commitment to democratic education. It’s a challenging but essential aspect of K-12 classrooms.
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