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Introduction to Civic Learning & Engagement

Introduction to Civic Learning & Engagement. Training to Go. Objectives. Better understand key principles of civic learning & engagement projects Discuss the benefits of active, ongoing, meaningful exposure to civics for young people

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Introduction to Civic Learning & Engagement

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  1. Introduction to Civic Learning & Engagement Training to Go

  2. Objectives • Better understand key principles of civic learning & engagement projects • Discuss the benefits of active, ongoing, meaningful exposure to civics for young people • Learn how civic learning & engagement can build 21st Century and academic skills for youth

  3. Civic Engagement • How are you or your students civically engaged? • Voting in a recent election • Investment in a faith community • Serving on an advisory board • Being an educated consumer • Participating in a recycling program

  4. Project-Based Learning, Civic Learning & Engagement, and Service Learning

  5. Civic Learning & Engagement • Engagement in authentic, doable, sustainable tasks for social good • Putting youth at front and center • Collaborating with community partners • Building meaningful relationships

  6. Meaningful Community Partnerships

  7. Examples of Civic Learning & Engagement Projects • A group of middle schoolers, seeing a problem with trash at local playgrounds, interview members of the recreation department in their community to determine the cause of the problem. As a result of their investigation, they join forces with a local parent group and successfully petition the community council to purchase six solar powered, compacting trash cans – one for each playground. • Students concerned with the issue of climate change conduct research to find out how the town deals with its trash. They present their findings to a local chapter of the Sierra Club, who agree to help them inform the town council about alternative energy options at a meeting of the town council. As a result of the joint presentation, the town council is now considering the purchase of a wind turbine.

  8. Benefits of Active Participation • Understanding the democratic process • Connecting to the school community • Consciousness of the influence of the individual and the power of collective problem solving • Understanding that individuals and groups can address significant problems and issues • Awareness of multiple viewpoints and diverse perspectives

  9. Civic Learning & Engagement: Building 21st Century Skills • Digital Age Literacy • Effective Communication • Inventive Thinking • High Productivity

  10. Civic Learning & Engagement: Building Academic Skills • Math • English Language Arts • Science • Social Studies/Civics • Other subjects

  11. Next Steps • Ideas for civic learning & engagement projects • Timeline • Staff and resources needed

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