Legislative Semester Learning Outcomes

Below you will find some of the key learning outcomes from the Legislative Semester simulation. Check back for alignment with the Wisconsin and Illinois state standards, and the Danielson Framework for teaching.

 #1: Students will understand what core beliefs and values define liberalism and conservatism, and analyze their own position on the political spectrum. 

  • Core Beliefs

  • Personal Political Identity

 

#2: Students will conduct independent research to learn about contested public issues, form opinions, and propose solutions.      

  • Sources

  • Citation

  • Multiple Perspectives

  • Opinions and Solutions

 

#3: Students will use knowledge of the foundations of American Government to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of our democratic system.    

  • Purpose of Government

  • Two Party System

  • Structure:  Branches, Checks and Balances, Federalism, Majority/Minority relations

  • Legislative Process

 

# 4: Students will develop habits and values consistent with effective civic engagement and future participation in our democracy. 

  • Civil Discourse

  • Reflection

  • Voting

  • Civic Engagement

 

#5: Students will effectively and persuasively communicate their opinions orally and in writing.

  • Ideas

  • Organization

  • Conventions

  • Oral Communication