Navigating Classroom Political Discussion

Classroom discussion allows students to share and hear from each other while actively wrestling with ideas. However, discussing contentious, controversial, or divisive topics has become more challenging given the increased polarization and assaults on classroom free speech. Below are some ideas and methods for setting up and facilitating successful classroom discussions.

Structured Academic Controversy (SAC) Video Example

Check out this video of a SAC being conducted in a high school civics and government classroom.

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