Controversy in the classroom by Pieter Kamminga https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442 By Yasha Groot and Pieter Kamminga LEN2c en-us 2022-02-25 15:47:22 UTC 2023-05-11 09:17:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Taboos about the body and gender pjkamminga2000 https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2066586274 Frontiers | Breaking Cultural “Taboos” About the Body and Gender: Brazilian Students’ Emancipation From a Thematic Perspective of School Physical Education | Education (frontiersin.org)]]> 2022-02-25 15:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2066586274 How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics pjkamminga2000 https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2066587751 Liz Kleinrock: How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics | TED Talk]]> 2022-02-25 15:55:37 UTC https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2066587751 Teaching Controversial Issues yashagroot1 https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2066590598 2022-02-25 15:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2066590598 Taboo in the classroom pjkamminga2000 https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2066595292 Taboo in the classroom | TeachingEnglish | British Council | BBC

]]> 2022-02-25 16:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2066595292 How teachers can help kids find their political voices yashagroot1 https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2066608585 https://www.ted.com/talks/sydney_chaffee_how_teachers_can_help_kids_find_their_political_voices/transcript?language=en]]> 2022-02-25 16:08:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2066608585 Why a great education means engaging with controversy pjkamminga2000 https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2066609436 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQi4HI10d40]]> 2022-02-25 16:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2066609436 Summary: Why a great education means engaging with controversy. pjkamminga2000 https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2067446991 Very little room is given for engaging in controversy. The speaker compares it with an accordion, where in it’s given a bit of thought during a conversation, but then the discussion becomes constricted and cut off immediately.
 
 During the first world war they’ve given it some thought at school, where the pupils would cut off a column from a newspaper and take it with them to class to discuss the topic. 
 
 The speaker states that there is controversy in today’s democracy and that it shouldn’t be ignored. Teachers should be able to educate the pupils on how to approach and discuss these kinds of controversial topics.  To verify this he gives an example of a bad approach on how to talk about controversy that’s done on TV and if that’s the only source a child sees on how to talk about controversy, then the kid assumes that’s how politics are.
 
 There’s a danger on teaching controversy and that is the teacher foisting his/her opinions on the student. That’s exactly why teachers also should be educated on the topic and being aware on how to teach it to pupils, without sharing their own opinions as they’re the adults in the room.

]]> 2022-02-26 11:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2067446991 Summary: Taboo in the classroom pjkamminga2000 https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2067501131 The article starts off by naming a variety of topics that’s considered taboo or controversial. This is followed by stating that taboos can be found in words, gestures, topics, social and cultural behaviour, body language and personal space. Taboos also vary from culture to culture.
 
 Questions to ask yourself as a teacher, when you’d like to discuss taboo language and topics:
 1. Is it right to teach taboo language to learners?
 2. Is it right to use taboo topics to teach language?
 
 A list of arguments for and against these questions can be found in the article.
 The article also shows acceptable approaches for when you’re against teaching taboo topics during class.
 
 As conclusion the author answers the two questions listed above by saying it’s all about your own choice. If you feel like the pupils gain something from this knowledge and it’s something they could use in the future, then you shouldn’t be afraid to discuss the topic.

]]> 2022-02-26 13:14:56 UTC https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2067501131 Statements on controversy in the classroom. pjkamminga2000 https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2079854252 Statement 1: Controversial topics should always be discussed, regardless of what it might be.

Statement 2: Controversy should be taught in an unbiased way.

Statement 3: Controversial topics shouldn't be considered taboo.

Statement 4: Controversial topics should be left to the parents to discuss with the children.

Statement 5: Controversial topics should be avoided with pupils under sixteen.

Statement 6: It is the responsibility of the school to discuss controversy in the classroom.

Statement 7: Teaching controversy contributes to the development of a learner's intellectuality.

Statement 8: A teacher Shouldn't be required to be capable of talking about controversial topics.]]> 2022-03-06 12:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2079854252 Worksheet pjkamminga2000 https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2079887069 Question 1: Read "Taboo in the classroom". Why should you teach taboo topics, according to this article? Could you give five examples?

Question 2: The article also states arguments against teaching taboo. Could you give five examples?

Question 3: Watch the tedtalk "How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics" by Liz Kleinrock. At the start of the video she talked about a horrible situation she experienced between two pupils. What would you do if you had to deal with that situation?

Question 4: Read the article of body and gender by Brazilian students. Do you think this topic should be discussed more to pupils? Please elaborate on your answer.

Question 5: Watch "How teachers can help kids find their political voice" What example does the speaker give to demonstrate the effects of talking about equity, and how that could help youths finding their voice?

Question 6: What does the speaker say about rebellion in our kids, and how we should deal with it?

Question 7: Watch "How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics" How would you handle the practice moment the speaker describes in her first anecdote?

Question 8: Link your answer to question 7 to "Teaching controversial issues: a guide for teachers" and one of the other sources.
]]> 2022-03-06 13:03:05 UTC https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2079887069 Controversy in the classroom pitch (spoken production) pjkamminga2000 https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2115359511 https://liveadminwindesheim.sharepoint.com/sites/O365-Canterburyproject/Gedeelde%20documenten/General/Recordings/New%20meeting-20220323_161625-Opname%20van%20vergadering.mp4?web=1 



Can/do statement: I can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. ]]> 2022-03-27 08:14:28 UTC https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2115359511 Summary: How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2135259920 The speaker starts with an anecdote, stating that once confronted with a taboo topic - in this case racism - that our instincs often push us to a flight or fight response.

However when a pupil (unintentionally) makes a racist remark, and we decide to "flight" by quickly changing the subject, the other pupils might think that those remarks are acceptable or even normal. Whereas, if you choose to "fight" and scold the pupil they might never dare to talk about a topic such as race ever again.

She continues that destigmatising these topics and conversations around them teach our pupils how to think for themselves and form their own opinions. While it is not our job as teachers to teach students what to think, it is our job to teach them just to think. And controversy should be included amongst things learn should think about.





]]> 2022-04-07 20:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2135259920 Summary: How teachers can help kids find their political voices https://padlet.com/pjkamminga2000/7g46ik2kntxkd442/wish/2136509182 The speaker states that teachers don't just teach subjects. but we teach people. if we avoid teaching things like equity, by turning education into a vacuum we do our learners a disservice. 

It is our job to guide students to engage in difficult conversations with each other. and help them find their own voices and activisms. 

She proceeds with an example of students gaining a voice, and finding their activism. with the protests against apartheid in South Africa.

By teaching our students about critical thinking, collaboration, perseverance, and historical context, we teach them to develop an ability to work for justice.


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