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The Deliberative Classroom project - Providing a safe space for debating controversial issues

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Providing a safe space for debating controversial issues

This film shows excerpts from lessons with pupils in two secondary schools including how to create a safe space for debating controversial issues, avoiding polarisation and promoting the fundamental British values. Deliberative pedagogy enables pupils to consider the evidence, challenge ideas, deepen their knowledge and understanding of complex issues and give reasons for their viewpoint.

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