"And Which Side Are You On, Teacher?" Neutrality, Conviction, and Critical Thinking in the History Classroom
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.14422/pym.i407.y2026.003Keywords:
controversial issues, teacher influence, critical thinking, history instruction, citizenship educationAbstract
The History teacher cannot be neutral: choosing what to teach, how, and with what emphasis is already taking a stance. But between impossible neutrality and unacceptable indoctrination lies a demanding middle ground: active impartiality. Teaching students to understand all the perspectives at play—including those that one rejects—is not relativism. It is the most honest form of respect.
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