Civics Education and Judging Process

Jinora Tacho, the NYC Executive Director for Generation Citizen, introduces a webinar for Civics Day judges. The webinar covers Generation Citizen's mission to reintroduce civics education through action civics, addressing the civic engagement gap. It explains the role of judges, the judging process, and the use of a digital scorecard. The goal is to prepare judges to effectively engage with students and evaluate their projects.

What are the two main goals of the webinar presented by Jinora Tacho?

• To recruit more volunteers for future events

• To introduce new judges to the organization and explain the judging process

• To provide a detailed history of Generation Citizen and its founders

• To discuss the political climate and its impact on education

What is the primary mission of Generation Citizen?

• To promote traditional civics education in schools

• To engage young people in politics through direct action

• To provide scholarships for students interested in politics

• To increase voter turnout in presidential elections

Why is civics education considered important according to the webinar?

• It encourages political participation and active citizenship

• It prepares students for standardized tests

• It focuses on international relations

• It helps students memorize historical facts

What is the first step in the Action Civics program?

• Students debate and build consensus on an issue

• Students present their action plans

• Students analyze the root causes of an issue

• Students engage with local politicians

How is Civics Day described in the webinar?

• As a science fair for civics

• As a political rally

• As a traditional classroom exam

• As a community service event

What should judges do first when evaluating a student presentation?

• Score the presentation immediately

• Ask students to summarize their entire project

• Provide feedback before the presentation starts

• Introduce themselves and ask students to do the same

What is one of the key reminders for judges when interacting with students?

• To focus only on the presentation content

• To avoid asking any questions

• To strictly adhere to the time limit

• To be nice and encourage student engagement

Which category in the judging rubric focuses on students' ability to engage with local community members?

• Grassroots Change

• Open-mindedness

• Systemic Impact

• Collaboration and Diversity

What is the purpose of the digital scorecard used on Civics Day?

• To display student scores publicly

• To allow judges to communicate with each other

• To prevent duplicate records and ensure accurate scoring

• To provide feedback to students in real-time

What happens to the scores after judging is completed?

• They are used to determine awards for the highest-scoring classes

• They are shared with students immediately

• They are discarded after the event

• They are used for future training sessions