This study examines teachers' justifications for addressing unplanned controversial issues in
the classroom. It builds on the premise that controversial issues arise unexpectedly in the …

Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) is a feature of academic and policy debates
within initial teacher education around the world. A theme within these debates is the extent …

The imperative to address climate change in educational curricula stems from its profound
implications for the sustainability of human life. A crucial aspect of this education is fostering …

This chapter highlights and outlines a variety of differentiated aspects of children's lives, up
to 11/12 years old, arising in and from varied socio-environmental and spatial contexts. We …

The present study aimed to train STEM students' critical analysis skills in the material
modification process. The optical properties of the mixed polymer materials (polyvinyl …

Through a series of conversations, Fintan McCutcheon and Joanna Haynes explore
McCutcheon's reflections on school leadership in the contexts of the Educate Together …

The growing awareness of the increasingly complex environmental changes requires an
educational approach that fosters critical thinking. Through the implementation of PBL …

In the 18th Century poem entitled 'The School-Boy', William Blake portrays children sat in
rows in a classroom, under the 'cruel eye'of their teacher and removed from the wonders and …

Abstract Critical Race Theory (CRT) in schools has become a controversial topic nationwide,
leading to widespread and alarming bans on the teaching of CRT. CRT has been accused …

Geography Education as part of teacher education in Ireland comes with challenges in terms
of time and space. There are cohorts of approximately 440 students all taking geography in …