The Judiciary in American Politics: Using Active Learning Strategies to Engage Students in Learning about the U.S. Court System

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Many non-sub-field experts teaching introductory American politics courses express concern over teaching students the U.S. court system, civil liberties, and civil rights. This session will discuss innovative strategies for engaging students in learning about the judiciary. Using active learning strategies, instructors can better engage students in learning about the courts and enhance opportunities for students to critically engage the course material. Several specific classroom activities will be discussed.

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Many non-sub-field experts teaching introductory American politics courses express concern over teaching students the U.S. court system, civil liberties, and civil rights. This session will discuss innovative strategies for engaging students in learning about the judiciary. Using active learning strategies, instructors can better engage students in learning about the courts and enhance opportunities for students to critically engage the course material. Several specific classroom activities will be discussed.

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Prof. Christine Nemachek, The College of William and Mary

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