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Slacktivist or activist? Bystander or upstander? Positive social change requires involvement and commitment. After reading a series of articles about young people who chose to get involved, scholars examine a framework that helps peers develop strategies for meaningful civic participation.
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Instructional Ideas
- Begin the lesson by asking class members to journal about issues they believe the country is facing
- Make copies of Danielle Allen's questions (the Youth Preparatory Politics Framework) and distribute them to participants
- Divide the class into five groups and give each a different article to examine and report on
Classroom Considerations
- Requires extra prep time to copy articles and the Framework
- The seventh or eight resources in the "What Makes Democracy Work" series
Pros
- The articles underscore the risks as well as the benefits of being upstanders
Cons
- None