Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Discussing the surrounding world... Being a social science teacher requires me to communicate with my students the many events and current situations that are happening in society and/or surrounding world. With that being said, I found it important to discuss the recent cases of police shooting and brutality against young African American males in urban areas in the U.S. The topic prompted many questions as well as a great class discussion. However, it also brought many of my students to tears. Should I have discussed this topic or was it appropriate to discuss despite the emotional response? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) I think that it is important to discuss current events in the classroom. It teaches them that staying informed and educated is a positive habit. I would be sure to also include positive, less controversial events in future lessons.