Controversial issues definition

Controversial issues means questions, subjects, or problems which can create a difference of opinion. They can include issues which may have political, social, environmental, or personal impacts on students and/or the wider community: locally, nationally, or internationally.

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Controversial issues. All provisions set forth in Artice 14 “Licensed Non-Administrative Employee Protections” • If the employee wishes to retain membership in Canon City Education Association the District will, upon request, deduct from salary money sufficient to pay the dues to the Association. • The supplemental salary schedule as set forth in the current Professional Agreement. The employee will not have access to any other provisions of the Professional Agreement. It is agreed that the following procedure will be implemented should the licensed non-administrative employee under an alternative contract, or the supervisor have cause to seek resolution of a conflict or an issue related to performance or working conditions. A committee comprised of the Director of Human Resources and a CCEA representative, or another staff member of the employee’s choosing, will hear the complaint and submit the issue and a proposed recommendation to the Superintendent who will, at his sole discretion, direct action on the issue. The Superintendent’s decision may not be appealed. These same opportunities will be afforded to all licensed non-administrative employees as long as it is a benefit to the school district and in keeping with the spirit of the Master Agreement. (new 2018)

Controversial issues. Any subject matter that has the potential to be offensive or cause alarm. This would include topics related to political or personal beliefs and values that lack sensitivity to or cause controversy, prejudice or oppression in the classroom.

Examples of Controversial issues in a sentence

Controversial issues may be presented in classes where such issues are an integral part of the District’s adopted curriculum provided they are presented in a manner as free from bias and prejudice as possible.
Controversial issues are a part of the District’s instructional program when related to subject matter in a given grade level or specific curricular field.
Controversial issues are a part of the District's instructional program when related to subject matter in a given grade level or specific curricular field.
Administrative Procedure: Controversial issues shall be freely discussed in the classrooms of the District in accordance with the prudent judgment of teachers and in conformity with the provision of professional codes of ethics.
Controversial issues may provide stimulation to learning by stirring intellectual excitement and thus may be an integral part of normal classroom environment.
Controversial issues arising from classroom situations and/or subject matter may be addressed in the classroom.
Controversial issues that are related to the curriculum may be addressed in a manner that is appropriate to the maturity and intellectual/emotional capacities of the students.
Controversial issues should be a part of instructional programs when judgment of the professional staff deems the issues appropriate to the curriculum and to the maturity level of the student.
Controversial issues may be a part of the instructional program when in the judgment of the individual staff member and consistent with the approved course of study such issues are within the teacher's area of teaching expertise and are deemed to be appropriate to the curriculum and to the maturity level of his/her students.
Controversial issues that may arise within the outlines of the teacher's course content shall be presented in a factual, objective and pedagogically justifiable manner.

More Definitions of Controversial issues

Controversial issues as per the meaning indicated in Clause 11.2.3 of this Agreement.