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controversy and diversity in the classroom  

Definition

  • A controversy is a dispute, especially a public one, between sides holding opposing views. The numerous and varied controversies that arise in classrooms are often viewed negatively by teachers and students; as a result, some educators assume that controversies within schools should be prevented or suppressed. [Source: Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education; Controversy and Diversity in the Classroom]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-F6CXC46H-P

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