Dear colleagues, How would you deal with this? "I know this sounds really nasty and harsh but the only way to help Africa is to stop sending aid". "I think you are totally right and if you ran the charities rather than a bunch of politically correct wild eyed oonies maybe africa may get somewhere" [taken from the BBC 's Children's message board, http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/mbnewsround/F2706285?thread=3037452 ] How would you mediate this kind of discussion? Would you feel confident that you could avoid being biased, and keep the peace between pupils during what could be a heated debate? Would you like some practical advice and activities you can use to help you? Oxfam's new free resource, Teaching Controversial Issues, contains classroom activities for use with all ages across the curriculum. It has strategies for introducing and managing controversial issues in your teaching, and also discusses the role of the teacher, how to set ground rules, and the pros and cons of choosing different teaching approaches. Teaching Controversial Issues is the second in our series of free Global Citizenship guides for schools. It is part of Oxfam's work in Britain to ensure young people receive Education for Global Citizenship, and develop the understanding, skills, and beliefs that will empower them to act for a more just, secure and sustainable world. Request a free printed copy on 0870 333 2700 or education@oxfam.org.uk, or download it free and get more information here: http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet/teachers/controversial_issues/index.htm Is Allen Communications Coordinator Oxfam Development Education t. 01865 473185 m. 07789 511250 http://www.oxfam.org.uk/coolplanet Oxfam House, John Smith Drive, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2JY ======== Global Human Rights Education listserv ======= Send mail intended for the list to < >. Archives of the list can be found at: http://www.hrea.org/lists/hr-education/ **You are welcome to reprint, copy, archive, quote or re-post this item, but please retain the original and listserv source.
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