Controversy in the Psychology Classroom: Using Hot Topics to Foster Critical Thinking

by Dana S. Dunn

One of the hallmarks of a quality liberal arts education is providing undergraduates the opportunity to wrestle with controversial issues. Yet many teachers feel ill-equipped when it comes to broaching disagreeable topics, managing the resulting heated debates, or helping students to separate their personal feelings from scientific evidence.

This book provides frameworks for teaching controversial topics and skills for handling disruptions,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 143381238X
• ISBN13: 9781433812385
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 9.9"