Article
Discussing Controversial Topics in the Technology Classroom: Benefits, Strategies, and Challenges
Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Conference Proceedings and Presentations
Document Type
Abstract
Disciplines
Conference
2010 ATMAE Conference
Publication Date
10-1-2010
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(30.1765914, -85.8054879)
Abstract
Using controversial topics for teaching and learning has several benefits identified in the literature. Skills such as applying knowledge to real world applications, critical judgment and evaluation, social and ethical considerations, and oral and written communication are important learning outcomes of this practice. Utilizing several models of teaching and learning, this presentation will present the benefits of discussing controversial topics in the classroom, as well as strategies and challenges of handling these types of discussions with technology students.
Copyright Owner
ATMAE
Copyright Date
2010
Language
en
Citation Information
Gretchen A. Mosher and Chad M. Laux. "Discussing Controversial Topics in the Technology Classroom: Benefits, Strategies, and Challenges" Panama City Beach, FL(2010) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/gretchen_mosher/12/
The paper, "Discussing Controversial Topics in the Technology Classroom: Benefits, Strategies, and Challenges" (Gretchen A. Mosher and Chad M. Laux), as published in the Proceedings of the ATMAE 2010 Conference (2010 ATMAE Annual Conference, Panama City Beach, FL, October 27–30, 2010)" is a copyrighted publication of ATMAE, the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering, 1390 Eisenhower Place, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 This paper has been republished with the authorization of ATMAE, and may be accessed directly from the ATMAE website at http://atmae.org/index.php/conference-20#pastconfpaper.