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Mock Trials

Mock Trials. Keith Nobles. Menu. 1. Benefits and Dilemmas. 5. Day of the Trial. 2. Learning Objectives. 6. Assessment. 3.Preparation. 7. Quiz. 4. Student and Instructor Roles. 8. References. Benefits. ( Wikia , 2011). Exit. Critical thinking skills Knowledge of court system

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Mock Trials

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  1. Mock Trials Keith Nobles

  2. Menu 1. Benefits and Dilemmas 5. Day of the Trial 2. Learning Objectives 6. Assessment 3.Preparation 7. Quiz 4. Student and Instructor Roles 8. References

  3. Benefits (Wikia, 2011) Exit Critical thinking skills Knowledge of court system Content of court case Encourages cooperation Public speaking practice

  4. Dilemmas Exit Time constraints Organization – Do not overwhelm the students “Unless the simulation is prefaced with a clear discussion of the learning objectives and is followed by a conscientious debriefing… the trial will merely serve as recreation” (Karraker, 1993)

  5. Learning Objectives Exit • Questioning quality and validity of evidence • Search for cause and effect relationships • Analyzing logical consistency • Attention to detail • Legal/Judicial system • Importance of a particular case

  6. Preparation Exit • Review learning objectives • Assigning roles • Review courtroom procedure/etiquette • One/two days for research • Provide some sources for your students

  7. Instructor’s Role Exit Bailiff Assessment throughout preparation and trial Time the trial

  8. Student Roles (TheConservativeTreehouse, 2011) Exit Prosecutors Defending attorneys Witnesses Judges/jury Court reporters

  9. Attorney Research Exit List of questions for witnesses Prepare examination of evidence Prepare opening and closing arguments What might be the opposition’s questions What questions to avoid

  10. Witness Research Exit What is your background What are your personal feelings What is at stake What is your motive Be familiar with relevant evidence Possible list of questions for witnesses

  11. Jurors Research Exit • What is the role of a juror • Relevant information to the time period • What is happening that could influence trial • More Information on Jurors • Jury: Behavioral Aspects • The Role of the Jury in Criminal Cases

  12. Layout of Classroom Exit

  13. Mock Trial Order Exit Prosecution opening statements Defendant opening statements Prosecution examination of evidence Defendants cross examination of evidence Prosecution interview witness Defendants cross interview witness

  14. Mock Trial Order Exit Defendants examination of evidence Prosecution cross examination of evidence Defendants interview witness Prosecution cross interview witness Closing statements Jury deliberation (fishbowl activity) Jury decide on verdict Post trial discussion

  15. Assessment Exit • Rubric • Writing Activity • Peer Review • Assessing as a group v. individuals • Components of assessment: • Presentation skills • Participation • Preparation • Validity of arguments • Did they meet learning objectives

  16. Example Witness Rubric Exit

  17. Example Attorney Rubric Exit

  18. Quiz Exit • Why should a teacher go over the learning objectives with students before the lesson? (there may be more than one right answer) So the students know what content they will be held accountable for • So the students know what skills they will be practicing • They shouldn’t; a mock trial serves purely as recreation

  19. Incorrect Click on the stop sign to go back and try again

  20. Correct!

  21. Quiz Opening and closing arguments Their background information, motive and personal feelings regarding the case Prepare an examination of evidence Exit Which of the following is necessary for a witness to prepare for?

  22. Incorrect Click on the stop sign to go back and try again

  23. Correct!

  24. References Exit Hayslett, K. (2011).“What is the jury's role in a criminal trial?” Retrieved on April 2, 2011 from http://www.carlsonmeissner.com/video-library/criminal-defense-videos.aspx Karraker, M. (1993). Mock trials and critical thinking. College Teaching, 41 (4), 134-137. TheConservativeTreehouse. (2011). Retrieved on April 2, 011 from http://theconservativetreehouse.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/2011-supreme-court-justices1.jpg Wikia. (2011). Retrieved on April 2, 2011 from http://images.wikia.com/wikiality/images/9/97/Gavel.png

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