Spontaneous discussions are great for examining historical decisions or ethical debates, not so much for controversial issues, which can often involve people’s identities, backgrounds or politics. Discussing contentious subjects requires careful student preparation and the use of effective teaching strategies, which can help you maintain control in the classroom.

Originally released by Makematic, 2021. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on March 03, 2021.

The Teacher’s Playbook: Effective Strategies (4:10); .