It’s election season, and that can lead to challenging conversations in the classroom. Whether it’s questions from students or handling sensitive subject matter, teachers need to be prepared.
In the latest episode of CEA’s podcast, CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey chat with 2012 Connecticut Teacher of the Year and Berlin social studies teacher David Bosso about how to handle political or controversial topics that may arise in the classroom.
From presenting students with multiple perspectives to encouraging critical thinking to ensuring support from administration, Bosso has many suggestions to make sure classroom discussions are productive learning opportunities.
Listen to all Bosso’s tips below or wherever you get your podcasts.
