1. INFORMATION SESSION
Spring 2014

2. 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

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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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
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Overview
Curriculum
Roles
Resources
Civics Day

8. CURRICULUM
Lesson Structure

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

10. ROLES
Teacher and Democracy Coach Roles

11. 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
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Roles
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Civics Day

12. RESOURCES
Resource List

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

14. CIVICS DAY
Details

15. 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
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16. Next Steps Apply Online www.generationcitizen.org
Register for the DeCal
(if applicable)
Training
Sunday - February 9, 2014
GC office, 156 2nd Street
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