#3453. The classroom in turmoil: teachers’ perspective on unplanned controversial issues in the classroom

September 2026publication date
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Abstract:
Controversial issues characterise life in democratic societies and they often arise unexpectedly in the classroom, without being planned for by the teacher. The aim of this exploratory study is to investigate what teachers identify and address as unplanned controversial issues in the classroom and the content of such issues. Mainstream controversies follow mainstream definitions of controversial issues. In teacher-initiated controversies, teachers reacted to statements made by students, taking a stand against examples of prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination. The findings suggest that more attention needs to be paid, among other things, to the political dimension of education, teacher vulnerability, and who the person in teaching is.
Keywords:
controversial pedagogy; mainstream controversy; political dimension of education; teacher-initiated controversy; Unplanned controversial issues

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