INFORMATION SESSION Spring 2014

WELCOME Name What do you already know about Generation Citizen? What is one thing you hope to learn? Welcome Overview Curriculum Roles Resources Civics Day

Agenda 1. Welcome 2. Overview 3. Curriculum 4. Roles 5. Resources 6. Civics Day

WHAT IS GENERATION CITIZEN? MISSION Generation Citizen strengthens our nation's democracy by empowering young people to become engaged and effective citizens, starting now. To fulfill our mission, we partner college students with classroom teachers to teach an action-civics course in which teens solve problems they face in their own communities. GC National History of founding Where we operate GC Local Number of classrooms this semester (at number of schools) Number of students this semester GC Program overview we partner college students with classroom teachers to teach an action-civics course in which teens solve problems they face in their own communities. Issues range from gang violence to bullying, littering to public transit access Welcome Overview Curriculum Roles Resources Civics Day

BASIC INFORMATION MEETING TIMES: Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 LOCATION: 85 Evans Hall CCN: 13396 DeCal Seminar vs. Teaching at High Schools There are two parts to Generation Citizen at Berkeley. The first is a seminar-style DeCal session in which we discuss any questions or concerns regarding the upcoming week’s lessons. During this time we may practice teaching at the front of a classroom in order to receive constructive feedback and improve inside the middle/high school classrooms. The second part is teaching inside local middle/high school classrooms for one hour, twice a week. This time is required and will work around your academic and work schedule. Teaching in the classrooms will usually take place in the mornings. GC National History of founding Where we operate GC Local Number of classrooms this semester (at number of schools) Number of students this semester GC Program overview we partner college students with classroom teachers to teach an action-civics course in which teens solve problems they face in their own communities. Issues range from gang violence to bullying, littering to public transit access Welcome Overview Curriculum Roles Resources Civics Day

HOW DOES IT WORK? Community Issues Focus Issue Root Cause Goal Targets PROGRAM ELEMENTS CORE 1-2 Democracy Coaches Twice per week Student-driven Lesson plans provided Emphasis on small group work Structured approach to advocacy Civics Day ADVOCACY HOURGLASS Community Issues Focus Issue Root Cause Goal More details about program structure/approach Explain program elements Walk through steps of advocacy hourglass Targets Tactics Welcome Overview Curriculum Roles Resources Civics Day

RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR YOUTH Focus Issue Community Issues Root Cause Goal Targets Tactics Bad public transportation Students don’t have affordable access to public transit. RIPTA’s deficit wasn’t allowing the agency to expand services to young people. Help pass legislation to eliminate the deficit More details about program structure/approach Explain program elements Walk through steps of advocacy hourglass RI Coalition for Transportation Choices, PPSD Transportation Officials, other students Speaking at a rally, writing letters, meeting with officials Welcome Overview Curriculum Roles Resources Civics Day

CURRICULUM Lesson Structure

LESSON STRUCTURE Elements to note Student handbooks Objectives Materials Do Now Tips Sidebar Glossary Exit Tickets Welcome Overview Curriculum Roles Resources Civics Day

ROLES Teacher and Democracy Coach Roles

TEACHER & DEMOCRACY COACH ROLES Initial conversation and observation-only class before the program starts to learn teacher preferences/expectations and classroom norms. Prepares lesson plans, background research, and resources for each class. Checks in with DC about their prep at a set weekly time (by phone or in person, once per week). Co-leads first couple of lessons and class activities. After that, they may take more of a lead with lessons and activities. May want to co-lead at first (i.e. Lessons 1 and 2). After that, participates in discussions and activities. Jumps in to probe students, provide context/connections, and make sure all students are engaged. Motivates students through relationships and role modeling. Manages classroom. Maintains a controlled environment. Holds student accountable to rules and participation. Welcome Overview Curriculum Roles Resources Civics Day

RESOURCES Resource List

Generation Citizen Staff RESOURCE LIST Curriculum Chapter Directors Generation Citizen Staff Weebly Student Workbooks Welcome Overview Curriculum Roles Resources Civics Day

CIVICS DAY Details

CIVICS DAY DETAILS WHAT Student representatives from each class present their work to other students, community members, and public officials. This is an opportunity to celebrate their work and to gain feedback to further their efforts. WHERE San Francisco City Hall WHEN May 9, 2014 Welcome Overview Curriculum Roles Resources Civics Day

Next Steps Apply Online www.generationcitizen.org Register for the DeCal (if applicable) Training Sunday - February 9, 2014 GC office, 156 2nd Street Welcome Overview Curriculum Roles Resources Civics Day

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