Controversial Issues Training

If you are a Head of Department, Member of Senior Leadership Team or a teacher in leadership and school development post, we would like you to join us for a half day training course which will introduce an online Fronter course for teaching controversial issues.

The online course will provide teacher guidance notes and resources which supports a whole school approach to teaching controversial issues across all subjects. This training session will provide you with an overview of the course and illustrate how you can use some the resources. Those participating in the course will also have the opportunity to share practice in an online discussion forum.

Topics discussed will include:

Exploring Controversial issues

Challenges and Benefits of Teaching Controversial Issues

The Role of the Teacher

Creating a Safe Learning Environment

Teaching and Learning Approaches – methods and strategies

Teaching and Learning Approaches – supporting the emotional development of pupils

A ½ day substitue cover code will be provided upon confirmation. Travel expenses will also be reimbursed.

A light lunch and refreshments will be made available.

Please note: In order to gain access to the online course, please make sure you have your C2K email address with you