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Originally Posted by cashman
not to sure about teaching kids politics, as was said might be nigh on impossible to get an unbiased view, perhaps it would be an idea to teach 20th century history instead of the ancient history they learn, whilst that was very interesting to me its been totally useless in my life after. 20th century history can encompass politics and might just help teach respect and values.
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I agree. I was taught Social & Economic history from 1700 to 1945. (OK so I am older than the average
). That made me more politically 'aware' than if someone had tried to teach politics as a subject. Associated with this, RI was taught as a discussion subject, where if you demonstrated a strong prejudice with a particular subject or issue, you were asked, at a future lesson, to present a counter argument to views that you had expressed. Of course, this did not change pupils opinions but it meant that some attempt was made to ensure that arguements were based on knowledge and not on ignorance.