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Alscher, P., Ludewig, U., & McElvany, N. (2022). Civic Education, Teaching Quality and Students’ Willingness to Participate in Political and Civic Life: Political Interest and Knowledge as Mediators. Journal of Youth and Adolescence, 51, 1886-1900.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10964-022-01639-9

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• TITLE: The Power of Moments in Civic Education: A Mock Congressional Hearing Simulation

  AUTHORS: Joseph Hampton Holland, Melissa Bass, William Bittner, McKenzie Cox, Wilson Engeriser, Isaiah Goss, Denton Jenkins, Edward Wilson, Ella Grace Young

  KEYWORDS: Experiential Learning, Civic Education, Mock Congressional Hearing, Active Learning Pedagogy, Public Policy Leadership

  JOURNAL NAME: Creative Education, Vol.16 No.5, May 29, 2025

  ABSTRACT: This paper reports the design, implementation, and outcomes of a mock congressional hearing embedded within an introductory public policy course. Grounded in Chip and Dan Heath’s The Power of Moments framework—Elevation, Pride, Insight, and Connection—the hearing was developed to foster civic engagement and collaborative learning among first-year undergraduate students. Through analysis of student reflections, instructor observations, and survey data, this case study demonstrates how intentionally crafted experiential learning can deepen civic education, promote democratic discourse, and cultivate meaningful academic experiences. These findings affirm the power of collaborative learning to deepen civic understanding and strengthen community.