Teaching Controversial Topics at the Intersection of History and Politics

Name: Teaching Controversial Topics at the Intersection of History and Politics
Brand: IGI GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING
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By Mobo, Froilan D.

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Teaching politically sensitive historical events is a powerful yet challenging responsibility, as it shapes how future generations understand their identities, societies, and the world. The way history is taught can either foster critical thinking, empathy, and civic engagement or reinforce bias, division, and misinformation. Addressing controversial topics such as colonialism, war, and human rights violations equips students to engage thoughtfully with complex issues and evaluate multiple perspectives. By promoting balanced, inclusive narratives, this approach strengthens democratic values and cultivates informed, socially conscious citizens. Teaching Controversial Topics at the Intersection of History and Politics explores the challenges, strategies, and implications of teaching politically sensitive historical events in educational settings. It delves into how history curricula are shaped by political agendas, the importance of fostering critical thinking, and best practices for ensuring balanced and inclusive historical narrative. Covering topics such as historical archives, political science, and social studies, this book is an excellent resource for educators, curriculum developers, researchers, academicians, graduate students, policymakers, historians, social scientists, and more.

Product details

Number of Pages:: 302
Release Date:: 2026-01-08
Publication Date:: 2026-01-08
Publisher:: IGI GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC PUBLISHING
Languages:: Original: English
ISBN13:: 9798337336015
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]
Weight:: 767 g
Height:: 18.3 cm
Width:: 26 cm
Thickness:: 2.1 cm

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