Ep. 3 "you can't be neutral on a moving train" |Part 2 Making Your Masterpiece

This episode continues my interview with history teacher Roy Olson as we discuss how we use controversy to facilitate discourse and discussion in the classroom. Many teachers avoid controversy like the plague, however, in this episode we explain how controversy plays an integral role in our classroom and why it should in yours too. 

Ep 3 Topical Breakdown


-Using controversy to drive discussion
-It’s impossible to be neutral in the classroom
-Teaching students to be aware of their cognitive bias
-Critical pedagogy vs bankings pedagogy
-Student preparation for debates
-Having high expectations for students