Keith Nobles

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

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

 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) 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 Exit

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

 Bailiff  Assessment throughout preparation and trial  Time the trial Exit

 Prosecutors  Defending attorneys  Witnesses  Judges/jury  Court reporters Exit (TheConservativeTreehouse, 2011)

 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 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 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 Exit

 Prosecution opening statements  Defendant opening statements  Prosecution examination of evidence  Defendants cross examination of evidence  Prosecution interview witness  Defendants cross interview witness 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 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 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 Exit

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

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 Hayslett, K. (2011).“What is the jury's role in a criminal trial?” Retrieved on April 2, 2011 from library/criminal-defense-videos.aspx  Karraker, M. (1993). Mock trials and critical thinking. College Teaching, 41 (4),  TheConservativeTreehouse. (2011). Retrieved on April 2, 011 from com/2011/02/2011-supreme-court-justices1.jpg  Wikia. (2011). Retrieved on April 2, 2011 from Gavel.png Exit