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06. Mid, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
06. Mid, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
EnACT
For the first time, MID will be done on a smaller, classroom-to-classroom scale. It aims to serve as a checkpoint for student progress on their policies and give a place to provide feedback.
03. Legitimation And Implementation, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
03. Legitimation And Implementation, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
EnACT
In module 4, students will begin to explore some of the political aspects of public policy, that is, legitimation and implementation. Thus far, they should have developed an adequate array of facts, statistics, and demographics from many perspectives for their issue; now they begin the task of making their policy into something that really works. This module will also introduce students to the ethics of political lobbying.
02. Agenda Setting And Problem Definition, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
02. Agenda Setting And Problem Definition, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
EnACT
This module aims to introduce students to the first two steps of EnACT’s policy cycle: Problem Definition and Agenda Setting. Through this, students will understand what inherency is and learn how to bypass political gridlock and break the status quo. In addition, students will learn the differences between saliency and intensity and apply it to real-life situations.
12. Post-Slx, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
12. Post-Slx, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
EnACT
In this module, students will research about different philosophers and their beliefs. They will understand how their beliefs differ and how they can apply them to real world situations. Along with the political philosophers, the students will learn about up-to-date current affairs, and try to make connections with previous lessons taught throughout the entirety of LEAD, CORE and EnACT. Since this is a closing module, heavy emphasis will be added on skills and topics that were utilized during SLX. The lesson will be updated soon before the date of the module for the most relevant and recent connections to current …
10. Impact Ii, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
10. Impact Ii, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
EnACT
A crucial aspect of politics is the use of data as a means to convince people of their side. Data can be manipulated to say almost anything a person wants, which can be a means of deception. A common phenomenon in the political sphere is “fake news,” which is often caused by a misconstruction of facts. In order for students to be able to find credible and reliable information, they must be able to identify and acknowledge bias when looking through different sources of media.
04. Evaluative Criteria And Policy, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
04. Evaluative Criteria And Policy, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
EnACT
As a result of many obstacles in the political sphere, it can often be difficult to pass policies. A multitude of reasons such as morals, values, beliefs, economics, and more can inhibit a policy from appealing to enough politicians to make it all the way through the process of becoming a law. Because of this, policy alternatives should be created. These are different approaches to solve the problem that was being addressed with the initial policy. Module 4 will also give students a perspective on the issues they are attempting to resolve with their policies by introducing them to evaluative …
09. Talking, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
09. Talking, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
EnACT
Quality public speaking is a skill needed by most yet possessed by few. It is a skill needed at least once by every individual in their lifetime, and being able to speak well and with purpose helps draw the line between giving a speech and ensuing motivation in an audience to follow your purpose. Students will learn the different aspects of a good speaker and how these skills can benefit not only their presentation abilities, but their personal confidence and career assets as well. This module will also help students prepare meaningful and significant presentations for SLX.
08. Enactivism, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
08. Enactivism, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
EnACT
This module will further explain activism, introducing students to methods of activism as well as providing modern day examples.
07. Beginner Skillsintroduction To Activism, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
07. Beginner Skillsintroduction To Activism, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
EnACT
This module serves to give an introduction to activism, one of EnACT’s new primary focuses alongside policy creation. Activism vocabulary will be introduced and connections to current events will be made.
01. Government & Public Policy, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
01. Government & Public Policy, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
EnACT
The structure of the US government is very detailed and often treated as a separate field from policy development. This module will serve as an introduction to the basic principles that allow the US government to function and the reasoning behind its growth. This module discusses the fundamental structures of the US government including the electoral process, economy, checks and balances, and separation of powers. This basic understanding is critical to learning about the policy cycle and the differences between policy and politics, presented in the second half of the module. By the end of the class, students will also …