Mock Trials for Children.

Hickey, M. Gail

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ERIC Number: EJ404424

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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Mock Trials for Children.

Hickey, M. Gail

Social Education, v54 n1 p43-44 Jan 1990

Demonstrates how role-playing in a mock trial situation allows children to view critically both sides of an issue and introduce them to trial procedure. Offers pre-trial activities, ways to teach students to see both sides of a situation, themes for mock trials, and supporting resources. (GG)

Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Teaching, Critical Thinking, Dramatic Play, Elementary Education, Evaluative Thinking, Instructional Innovation, Law Related Education, Resource Materials, Role Playing, Social Studies, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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