CRFC Presentation

Larry Pahl presentation at CRFC Civics and Law Conference, Oct. 20, 2017

Currently President-Elect of the Illinois Council for the Social Studies

Practical and Pedagogical Considerations in the Implementation of the New Illinois Civics Law

• Contact info: Email: mr.pahl@aol.com Cell: 630.400.5132
• Professional blog on my journey in blended learning: http://www.fliptheclass.info
• Class website: http://www.hawkclub.com
• Why you should consider FLIPPING your classroom

Many of the items in today’s presentation will be on this site:

· http://www.civicsisback.com

Best site in the state for Civics Education Resources:

· https://www.illinoiscivics.org/

1. Service Learning Models:

· CRFC's Civics Action Project (CAP).

· Mikva's Issues to Action.

2. Simulation Resources:

• Social Studies Simulations

Blog entries about successful simulations in Illinois:

• Presidential Election Simulation. 6 Civics classes engage in a simulation of the Trump-Clinton election.
• Foreign Policy Simulation. Student groups make presentations in the Situation Room of the National Security Council, advising the President about policy toward North Korea, the Syrian Civil War, and genocide in Darfur.
• Congressional Simulation. 250 senior students all act as elected representatives and engage in bill writing, committee work, and debate and voting in a large full session of Congress.
• Republican Presidential Primary Simulation. This blog explains how you can bring Donald Trump to your school!

Discussion of Current and Controversial Issues

• A list of class discussion strategies.
• Research such as that of Walter Parker and Dr. Diana Hess has shown the powerful effects on future civic engagement when students are exposed to the discussion of current and controversial issues under the guidance of a skilled teacher.