Perspective: Academic Controversies as a Vital Instructional Tool.

Johnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger T.

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ERIC Number: EJ560163

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Perspective: Academic Controversies as a Vital Instructional Tool.

Johnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger T.

Update on Law-Related Education, v21 n3 p17,23 Fall 1997

Advocates the use of academic controversies (student research and classroom debate on an issue with clearly defined positions). Identifies three ways that this educates students about civil justice: (1) students learn citizenship skills; (2) provides a procedure for resolving civil justice problems; and (3) increases academic learning. (MJP)

Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civics, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Debate, Elementary Secondary Education, Law Related Education, Student Research, Thinking Skills

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Language: English

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