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How can we teach difficult or taboo subjects?

How can we teach difficult or taboo subjects?

Update: 2023-01-12
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Teachers often ask to what extent they should be responsible for teaching challenging material in the classroom, for example topics such as sex, sexuality, racism, politics, religion and economic inequality.

Given that in most teaching situations, teachers will have to teach difficult issues at some point, it is important to think about the best way to do this, in order to minimise any problems or embarrassment, and to maximise learning for the students.

In our interview, we talk to Rose Aylett, who tells us all about PARSNIPs, and suggests many innovative ways in which these issues can be managed in the classroom.

And in the field report, we go to Cardiff, in Wales, to hear about how the not-for-profit Oasis Centre discuss these issues with their refugee and asylum seeker clients.

Download the practical activity booklet, show notes and transcript in English or Arabic

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How can we teach difficult or taboo subjects?

How can we teach difficult or taboo subjects?

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