Should teachers assign controversial texts?

Deniz Uzgun

By Deniz Uzgun
Published November 27, 2020

What happens when a teacher introduces a literary text that evokes an emotional response from students?

Deakin University PhD student Alice Elwell believes that English lessons should be a safe space to share diverse (and sometimes controversial) ideas and viewpoints.

Does it kick-start conversations and learning? Or does it prevent critical thinking and instead create unease in the classroom?

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This story appeared in the November 2020 edition of Australian Teacher Magazine.

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