Gun Violence and Prevention Discussion Leaderv5

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''Content Warning: ''This simulation mentions topics on gun violence and references recent mass shootings. Should this be upsetting, please feel free to quit the simulator at any time. ---- In this scenario, you are a high school 12th grade history teacher who has very vocal students. Today, you are leading a discussion about gun violence prevention, in response to recent mass shootings throughout the world. As you navigate through the simulation you will better learn how to readdress classroom norms. Your goal of the discussion is to have an open minded discussion about gun prevention, while giving students an opportunity to learn more about the political debate on gun reform. Students have prepared their arguments with the help of some readings and a video, which are listed below. If you wish, you can review the sources before starting the simulation as students will often reference the materials, however reviewing the sources aren't mandatory, but it is suggested. ---- [[Review Sources.|Sources and Important Takeaways]]

Below is the list of some of the students in your class. ---- <img src=https://tsl-mit-edu.ezproxyberklee.flo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/student4.jpg width="250" height="300"> Miguel is a Hispanic student who believes that guns should only be used when absolutely necessary, but his opinions can fluctuate. You observed that Miguel wants politicians to take their time creating a solution to gun reform as it will impact the entire country. Miguel hasn't violated discussion norms in the past, instead he is one of the students who upholds them. ---- <img src=https://tsl-mit-edu.ezproxyberklee.flo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/WM2.png width="250" height="300"> Leo is a White student whose parents both own registered guns. You noticed that Leo and his family are pro-gun. Leo is also known to be very vocal about his beliefs. He often disregards the discussion norms in order to convey his own argument. ---- <img src=https://tsl-mit-edu.ezproxyberklee.flo.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/student8.jpg width="250" height="300"> Aaliyah is a Black student who is anti-gun but her family is pro-gun. Aaliyah is usually the most eager to share her opinion during discussions. Aaliyah tries to follow the discussion norms, but sometimes does not. ---- [[Review discussion norms.|Review discussion norms]]

''Miguel: ''Guns are weapons and we should use them sparingly. Why can’t we create more laws that prevent people from accessing guns? ---- [[A law that prevents certain people from accessing guns seems interesting. What does everyone else think?|slide_4]] ---- [[(Let students keep talking.)|slide_5]] ---- [[Miguel suggests a new law to limit access to guns. Let's hear about that from someone else.|slide_6]]

''Aaliyah: ''Guns should be banned, because they do more harm than good, and if we want to stop all shootings we should take extreme action. Leo repeats Aaliyah in a mocking tone. ---- [[It sounds like you're listening closely, Leo, though I'm curious about your choice of tone - how would you respond to Aaliyah?|slide_59]] ---- [[There are some things you aren't considering, Aaliyah. Guns do make people feel safer.|slide_45]] ---- [[Let's remember our discussion expectations. We should all be listening respectfully and actively. What do you all think about the gun ban in New Zealand?|slide_52]]

''Leo: ''We have the right to have guns, it's simple. School shootings are bad, but our rights shouldnt be compromised. What do you want to do/say? ---- [[(Let students keep talking.)|slide_82]] ---- [[It's interesting that you say that, Leo. Does anyone want to respond to this claim - that we have a right to guns?|slide_76]] ---- [[That's a strong statement, Leo. Our rights should always come first, but what of those hurt in these dangerous situations?|slide_71]]

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''Leo: ''Sorry, I just strongly disagree. ''Miguel: '' Guns are useful when it's necessary, but there should be limitations on who can buy guns. One of the readings claimed that private sales of rifles and shotguns are federally allowed at any age, meaning that a child can legally own a gun. ''Leo: '' I understand your concern Miguel, but let's be honest, gun owners are responsible people and we don’t intentionally harm one another. ''Aaliyah: '' If gun owners are so responsible, why are there so many school shootings happening? What do you say? ---- [[Continue conversation.|slide_74]] ---- [[I don't think we should generalize all gun owners based on a individuals' actions.|slide_48]] ---- [[Aaliyah does have a point. We should be weary of who has access to weapons.|slide_47]]

''Miguel: ''I agree that guns are weapons, but banning them isn’t a solution. With access to the black market, guns would continue to be sold, and the government would have even less control over our actions with guns. ''Leo: ''Also, PM Ardern of New Zealand banned all military style semi automatics, but there are some guns that New Zealanders have access to, so guns continue to be around. ''Aaliyah: ''However, the fact that PM Ardern was willing to take action suggest that New Zealand prioritizes the people's safety and wellbeing. ---- [[Let's review the exit tickets.|slide_8]]

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''Leo: '' For my family, guns are only used to protect us from any danger. According to the Pew Research Center, 67% of people who own guns claim its for their protection. ''Miguel: '' Using that same source, there are 51% of gun owner Americans who know someone that was shot either intentionally or accidentally. Isn’t that reason enough to reform gun laws? ''Aaliyah: '' Creating new laws takes forever, but immediate action is guaranteed if we abolish all guns. ''Leo: ''How can we sustain law and order if our police force don’t have access to guns? Do we ban guns from the military too? ---- [[It does seem like police need some way to protect the public, but do you notice anything interesting about countries that have strict gun laws?|slide_30]] ---- [[It's true that laws take a while to pass. What should be done to combat gun violence in the meantime?|slide_40]] ---- [[Leo brings up a good idea. Don't we need guns to enforce law and order?|slide_46]]

''Aaliyah: ''There hasn't been any mass shooting in New Zealand since the PM announced the ban on semi automatics. ''Leo: '' To be fair, there wasn't any major issue with guns in New Zealand before the mosque attacks. ''Miguel: '' Well at least their government is willing to do something that addresses gun reform. ''Aaliyah: '' I just wish we could come up with an answer to the problem. ''Leo: '' Yeah, this is hard to discuss. ---- [[Let the discussion continue.|slide_25]]

''Aaliyah: ''Guns don’t make me feel safe at all, if anything, guns make me uncomfortable and create an anxious environment. ''Leo: ''You're just saying that because you're a girl! For my family guns are only used to protect us from any danger. According to the Pew Research Center, 67% of people who own guns claim it's for their protection. What would you like to say or do? ---- [[(Address Leo's behavior.)|slide_57]] ---- [[(Address Aaliyah's behavior.)|slide_56]] ---- [[Let's take a moment to summarize what we've said so far. Some of us have said there are multiple reasons for owning guns, and we've drawn from the readings that many people use them for protection. However, I also hear some possible solutions being brought up.|slide_49]]

''Miguel: ''I agree that guns are weapons, but banning them isn’t a solution. With access to the black market, guns would continue to be sold, and the government would have even less control over our actions with guns. ''Leo: '' Also, PM Ardern of New Zealand banned all military style semi-automatics, but there are some guns that New Zealanders have access to, so guns continue to be around. ''Aaliyah: ''The fact that PM Ardern was willing to take action suggest that New Zealand prioritizes the people's safety and wellbeing. ---- [[Is there something from the readings that anyone would like to reference?|slide_45]] ---- [[(Let students continue the discussion.)|slide_58]]

You pull Aaliyah outside of the classroom, and tell her that all opinions during a discussion are valid, whether or not someone agrees or disagrees. Aaliyah nods her head in understanding and walks back to the classroom. ---- [[Look at the student responses.|slide_50]]

You pull Leo outside of the classroom, and tell him that all opinions during a discussion are valid, whether or not someone agrees or disagrees. Leo promises that after class he will apologize to Aaliyah. ---- [[Look at the student responses.|slide_50]]

''Miguel: '' Using that same source, there are 51% of gun owner Americans who know someone that was shot either intentionally or accidentally. Isn’t that reason enough to reform gun laws? ''Aaliyah: '' To be honest, I’m not sure gun reform is possible especially with a Congress that is so divided. If our Congress can’t agree on the simplest of issues, there's no way abolishing guns would happen any time in the near future. ''Leo: '' I wish we could come up with a solution that benefits everyone. ---- [[Review the discussion exit tickets.|slide_37]]

''Aaliyah: ''To be honest, that perspective seems a little selfish. You and your family would rather look out for yourselves instead of doing what's best for all American people. ''Leo: ''Aaliyah, I didn’t make the rules! It just the way life goes and it's not my fault that your people can’t control themselves with guns. ''Aaliyah: ''Wow, that's so racist! ---- [[Let's refrain from attacking one another because this is a civil discussion.|slide_81]] ---- [[Say nothing.|slide_77]] ---- [[What did you all notice about the Fox News article?|slide_78]]

''Aaliyah: ''My family is pro-gun, but we’ve all seen what access to guns has done to this country. It’s not fair that some communities face the impact of guns more than others. ''Miguel: ''People with certain qualifications should have access to guns but the average Joe shouldn’t have a gun. According to the data, there are 57% of blacks who know someone who has been shot compared to the 43% of whites and 42% of hispanics. But if we limit our usage of guns, we could limit these preventable shootings. ''Leo: ''Wouldn’t that create a power imbalance between those with guns and those without? ''Aaliyah: ''There is already a power imbalance. There are 32% of black people who say that they have been threatened by a gun compared to only 20% of white people who had the same experience. That's why we should abolish guns because we need to level out the playing field. ---- [[I'm glad we are using evidence from the readings. What else stood out to you?|slide_72]] ---- [[What did you all think about the age limit on gun ownership?|slide_73]]

The students agree with you, and move on to their next claims. ''Miguel: ''School shootings can be preventable if we create legislation that directly addresses the issue. ''Aaliyah: ''How much more time does this country need to create change? Democracy is to slow. The best solution is to abolish guns and we’d have less problems. ''Leo: ''Guns continue to play a huge role in our country and I don’t see them disappearing anytime soon. ---- [[How do the Fox News and the BBC articles compare? What can we say about their audience?|slide_63]] ---- [[(Let the students keep talking.)|slide_69]]

''Miguel: ''I think both of the articles made some good points, and it highlighted the differences of the parties' beliefs. ''Leo: ''That's true, but I also felt more connected with the Fox News article because I think that the H.R 8 Bill was too extreme. ''Aaliyah: ''The BBC article was one of the more interesting out of all the readings, because it emphasized that public safety is non-partisan. ---- [[How can gun reform address mass shootings?|slide_79]]

''Miguel: ''Leo, you're being disrespectful, and Aaliyah you should calm down. Though Miguel attempts to move on to the next topic, Leo and Aaliyah refuse to speak, and the discussion ends. ---- [[Check the exit tickets.|slide_29]]

''Aaliyah: ''I thought that there was an obvious bias. ''Miguel: ''Well, everything has a bias, but I think that Democrats are at least trying to do something about gun control, even if its extreme. ''Leo: ''The article also claimed that stricter gun laws don't prevent gun violence, which I thought was interesting. ---- [[How do the Fox News and the BBC articles compare?|slide_63]] ---- [[(Let the students keep talking.)|slide_69]] ---- [[(Continue this thread in the conversation.)|slide_51]]

''Miguel: '' School shootings can be preventable if we create legislation that directly addresses the issue. ''Aaliyah: '' How much more time does this country need to create change? Democracy is too slow. The best solution is to abolish guns and we’d have less problems. ''Leo: '' Aaliyah, why are you always focused on the negative? Guns have always been an essential part of our daily lives and that's not going to change anytime soon. If we want to decrease school shootings we should make sure that teachers and students are prepared to protect themselves in case of danger. ---- [[Look at the exit tickets.|slide_70]]

''Aaliyah: ''I found it interesting that one article mentioned that the age ranges on gun sales differed. For example, you can by a rifle at 18 but you can buy a handgun at 21. ''Miguel: ''Yeah that was a little weird. Also, the NRA sued Florida for passing a law that increased the age of buying a rifle to 21. Leo looks through his readings and cites a different source. ''Leo: ''I thought that the H.R 8 Background Check Act was too extreme and the fines are impossible to pay. For example, my family and other gun owners that I know, don't have the means to pay that fine, but we want each other to be safe. ---- [[How can gun reform address mass shootings?|slide_79]]

''Miguel: ''Abolition of guns seems to be really extreme, if anything, we should update our background check system before anyone can buy a gun. ''Leo: ''There are plenty of problems going on in this country. Abolition of guns isn't a plausible solution, but I do think that we need to take action. ''Aaliyah: ''Abolition of guns aren’t extreme! It's a possible solution to an ongoing problem in this country. ---- [[Review the discussion exit tickets.|slide_37]]

''Aaliyah: ''I found it interesting that the age ranges on gun sales differed. For example, you can by a rifle at 18 but you can buy a handgun at 21. ''Miguel: ''Yeah that was a little weird. Also, the NRA sued Florida for passing a law that increased the age of buying a rifle to 21. Leo declines to comment. ---- [[How can gun reform address mass shootings?|slide_79]] ---- [[How do the Fox News and the BBC articles compare? Do we notice differences in the audiences these pieces are written for?|slide_63]]

''Leo: ''I’m not misguided! It's our Second Amendment to have guns and we can do what we want with our property. ''Miguel: ''Guns are useful when it's necessary, and I know it is our Second Amendment right to bear arms, but there should be limitations on who can buy guns. You noticed that Aaliyah hasn't spoken. ---- [[Would anyone like to add anything else?|slide_68]] ---- [[Leo, please keep in mind that this is a classroom discussion, and we should be open to listening actively and learning from one another.|slide_80]]

Aaliyah looks defeated. ''Aaliyah: ''I don't have anything to say. I just wish we could make some progress. ---- [[Check the exit tickets.|slide_29]]

''Leo: '' Well I think that the government would violate our Second Amendment if there were more gun reforms. ''Aaliyah: '' People are dying, Leo. Shouldn’t we prioritize our lives over guns? ''Leo: '' Guns don't kill people, people kill people. And it's not my fault that some people don’t know how to use guns in the proper way. ''Aaliyah: '' What is that supposed to mean? ---- [[We're getting a little off topic. We all agreed on discussion norms for debates in this class, and that includes being respectful. Now, is there something else that someone found relevant in the readings?|slide_19]] ---- [[Leo, can we chat in private?|slide_44]] ---- [[Aaliyah, can we chat in private?|slide_43]]

Leo raises his hand and you notice that he is eager to respond to Miguel. What should you do? ---- [[Let Leo respond to Miguel.|slide_35]] ---- [[Let the other students speak.|slide_32]]

You agreed with Miguel that there should be limitations on gun ownership but then you begin to notice that the discussion is going off topic. ''Miguel: '' I liked that the BBC article video emphasized that gun viloence is a non-partisan issue, and that more people of different political parties should get involved in creating change. ''Aaliyah: '' I agree with you Miguel, and it was interesting that the President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors said that there is a hesitance among politicians to create gun reform. ''Leo: '' I found it interesting that Fox News claimed that stricter gun laws don't prevent gun violence. ---- [[How do we get more people involved in gun reform?|slide_18]] ---- [[Did anyone come up with an idea for a possible solution? Maybe some type of legislation?|slide_14]]

The both of you step out into the hall, and you remind Leo how to conduct a respectful discussion. It seems that Leo has failed to follow discussion norm number six, and has let his own assumptions cloud his argument. You remind him to always use respectful language, and be open minded to other people's ideas and beliefs, even if he disagrees with their point of view. Leo returns to class and apologizes for his behavior. ---- [[Read the exit tickets.|slide_62]]

The both of you step out into the hall, and you remind Aaliyah how to conduct a respectful discussion. You remind her to always use respectful language, and be open minded to other people's ideas and beliefs, even if she disagrees with their point of view. Aaliyah returns to class and apologizes for her behavior. ---- [[Read the exit tickets.|slide_62]]

''Leo: '' My family has owned guns for a long time and we don't consider them to be "weapons". To be honest, they are more for our own protection rather than intentionally harming someone. ''Aaliyah: '' Have you and your family ever been threatened by someone else? ''Leo: '' No. ''Miguel: '' So if you haven't been threatened: Why does your family own a gun? And can we infer that guns do invoke fears in some people. ---- [[Continue discussing.|slide_5]]

You decided to let the students continue talking. ''Miguel: '' I liked the BBC article because it showed an example of how legislation can be used to protect others from harm, by increasing the age limit on gun ownership we could prevent more younger people from accessing guns. ''Aaliyah: '' I agree we should be doing more to prevent these mass shootings, it's come to a point where "thoughts and prayers" aren't enough. ''Leo: '' I found it interesting that Fox News claimed that stricter gun laws don't prevent gun violence. I think if we want a solution to gun violence, we should make sure that our public buildings and schools are properly secured. ---- [[Look at the exit tickets.|slide_70]]

''Miguel: '' In one reading it suggesting that some of our politicians think that our solution to school shootings should be arming teachers with firearms rather than raising the minimum wage on gun sales. ''Leo: '' Yeah, but I think that we should notice that guns are connected to our American culture. For families like mine, guns played a huge role in our childhood, and we feel safe with them. In the Pew Research Data it said that 79% of people who grew up with guns felt that gun ownership was an essential right. ''Aaliyah: '' I understand that our rights are protected under the government but 51% of gun owners say they know someone who has been shot either accidentally or intentionally. You notice that the students are becoming tense and you decide to switch the topic. ---- [[Did anyone come up with a possible solution?|slide_14]] ---- [[Continue discussion.|slide_38]] ---- [[What stood out in the Pew Research data?|slide_26]]

''Leo: '' The people should lead the change, but the government has to enforce it, if not, then no change can occur. We have the freedom to have our own voice. ''Aaliyah: '' I agree with you Leo - the only way to create a change is to be heard. ''Miguel: '' The best way to address gun violence is to give our government officials time to create more effective legislation rather than pressuring them into making quick decisions. The discussion is coming to a close. Now you have some time to review the students' exit tickets. ---- [[Read the students exit tickets.|slide_39]]

''Miguel: '' School shootings can be preventable if we create legislation that directly addresses the issue. I think that we should encourage Congress to take action. ''Aaliyah: '' The best solution is to abolish guns and we’d have less problems. The research shows who is getting targeted by guns and who benefits from gun ownership. ''Leo: '' I disagree with you Aaliyah. If we want to prevent school shootings we should make sure that all schools have a trained security guard that is monitoring the entrances of the school for a potential threat. ---- [[What should our next steps be?|slide_12]] ---- [[Continue this conversation.|slide_10]]

''Miguel: '' Guys, can we get back to the topic of discussion. How can we use gun reform to address mass shootings? You thank Miguel for resetting discussion expectations, and the students began to review their notes and come up with their next claims. ''Leo: '' Mass shootings are horrible, but banning guns will only create more conflict in our country. The best way to prevent a school shooting is to ensure that our schools have a good security system in place. ''Aaliyah: '' It's simple, we should take an approach similar to New Zealand or we should expect to have more mass shootings. Guns have done nothing but allowed humans to continue to harm one another. ''Miguel: '' Banning all guns seems a little harsh, but I think we should create a more extensive background check that keeps guns out of the wrong person's hands. Or we could address the relationship between mental health and school shootings. ---- [[Read the students exit tickets.|slide_39]]

''Miguel: '' PM Ardern has showed some really strong leadership skills and I think we can benefit from taking after some of her policies. ''Leo: '' I agree that PM Ardern is a good leader, but her policies would violate our freedoms from the Second Amendment. ''Aaliayh: '' But if we continue to sit back and do nothing - how many more people will die at the hands of our government's hesitance? ---- [[Aaliyah does have a point. We should be weary of who has access to weapons.|slide_47]] ---- [[Would anyone else like to say something?|slide_53]] ---- [[Leo makes a good reference to the Bill of Rights. How much should the Bill of Rights play a role in our government today?|slide_64]]

''Aaliyah: '' You're right, I shouldn't make assumptions. ''Miguel: '' I agree that assumptions can be dangerous. Additionally, I think that our country should do a better job with background checks. ''Leo: '' I agree that guns should be kept out of the wrong hands. However, people who already own guns should be able to keep them. ---- [[Would anyone else like to say something?|slide_53]] ---- [[(Move on to a new topic.)|slide_55]]

''Leo: '' But couldn't that be bias motivated? ''Miguel: '' Leo does have a point. We can't single out certain people from obtaining a gun license. ''Aaliyah: '' I don't think we should single anyone out, I didn't say that, but we should ensure that people who have gun licenses are in the right sense of mind. ---- [[Read the students exit tickets.|slide_39]]

''Miguel: '' Even if we adapt some of PM Ardern's policies, we can't guarantee the safety of all American people. ''Aaliyah: '' No one is truly safe, but banning or even reducing the number of semi automatics in the U.S., can limit the number of mass shootings. ''Leo: '' Looking at history we can see that banning items in the U.S. has always failed, for example, the Prohibition on alcohol amendment was later reversed by the 21st amendment. Even if, we ban guns they'll still be sold through the black market. ---- [[Let's review the exit tickets.|slide_8]]

''Aaliyah: ''The Bill of Rights was intended to protect some people and their freedoms, but I would proudly give up some liberties in order to guarantee my safety. ''Miguel: ''The Bill of Rights is still significant, but I would have to agree with Aaliyah. (Leo lets out a loud sigh, knowing that he and his classmates wouldn't agree on a solution.) ''Leo: ''I wish we could just come up with a plausible solution. By now, your students finally understand the hardships of making such important decisions. ---- [[I'm concerned that you guys won't be able to answer the exit ticket. Could someone explain one possible solution to addressing gun violence?|slide_66]] ---- [[Now that we looked at a historical reference, we should turn to some current day events. Which recent event has shown that gun reform is needed or not needed?|slide_65]] ---- [[Did any of the readings change your opinion about gun reform?|slide_54]]

''Aaliyah: ''There was recently a shooting in Gilroy, California at a garlic festival, though California has some of the strictest gun laws, gun violence seems to be inevitable because the state law can't overpower the federal law. ''Leo: ''Yeah, but the police responded to that in less than a minute and the shooter legally brought the gun in Nevada. ''Miguel: ''Even though, the shooter legally brought the gun, it was banned in California. ---- [[Okay, let's move on to a different topic. Why are politicians so hesitant to address gun legislation?|slide_60]]

''Miguel: '' So what do we do to help create a change? ''Leo: '' I think we should follow in Florida's footsteps - they recently passed a bill to increase the rifle ownership age from 18 to 21, and that can be a good start to gun reform. ''Aaliyah: '' I think we should adapt some of New Zealand's policies, which ensure that people are protected from gun violence. ---- [[Read the exit tickets.|slide_62]]

''Leo: '' Laws do take a while to pass, but that doesn't mean we bypass our government's system, if we want to change something we should do it the right way. ''Miguel: '' I agree with that because politicians should be given time to create a bill that directly addresses all the conflicts surrounding gun violence. ''Aaliyah: '' How much more time do politicians need to make progress? ---- [[Let the students keep talking.|slide_41]] ---- [[What does the Second Amendment claim?|slide_31]]

''Leo: '' 69% of adults never see themselves getting a gun in the near future. So I don't think we need to be that concerned about the "issue" of guns. ''Miguel: '' Well, I strongly disagree with that, just because we don't see the impact of gun violence doesn't mean it's not occurring. Leo who looks like he wants to respond pauses and waits for Aaliyah to comment first. ''Aaliyah: '' Those 69% of adults may be the majority, but the issue of guns is still an ongoing problem throughout the U.S. What do you want to do now? ---- [[Ask Leo if he wants to clarify his statement.|slide_27]] ---- [[Move on to the next topic.|slide_21]] ---- [[How do we get more people involved in gun reform?|slide_18]]

You ask Leo if he would like to clarify his statement because you noticed that he was worried that his classmates misunderstood what he meant. ''Leo: '' I know that we have a love - hate relationship with guns and I do know that there is a problem of gun violence, especially in this country, but I thought that the 69% of adults who never see themselves obtaining a gun as promising data for our future. ''Miguel: '' It is promising, but we can't turn a blind eye to the fact that we need to address gun violence. ''Aaliyah: '' We don't have a lot of resources to address the problem on our own - we need the aid and support of the government. You noticed that the students are ready to move on with the conversation. What question would you like to ask? ---- [[Does gun control result in fewer guns?|slide_28]] ---- [[How often are guns used in self-defense?|slide_17]] ---- [[What gun control laws currently exist?|slide_36]]

''Aaliyah: '' I respectfully disagree with you Miguel, because the issue of gun violence is an ongoing problem and I don't think that we can regulate everyone who owns a gun. ''Miguel: '' So what should we do? The abolition of guns will only trigger conflicts between the government and the people. --- [[What did the readings suggest?|slide_20]] ---- [[Who should be the ones to lead this change?|slide_33]] ---- [[Let the conversation continue.|slide_22]]

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''Aaliyah: '' I don't think that there will be a solution to gun violence any time soon. ''Leo: '' I agree. ''Miguel: '' Well, I think we should have a little bit more hope in our government. You took the route of asking questions, and you have done a good job at upholding the discussion norms. --- [[Simulation end.]]

You choose to move on to the next topic, and see that Leo has closed his notebook indicating that he no longer wants to participate in the discussion. You ask the students about their opinions on the Second Amendment and how it's interpreted by the Supreme Court. ''Miguel: '' Well, there isn't one concise interpretation of the Second Amendment that's why there is so much debate surrounding gun control, because people don't know what the limitations are. ''Aaliyah: ''I think that it would be best for the Supreme Court to define what these so called amendments really mean, so we could avoid going back and forth through Congress. ---- [[Check the exit tickets.|slide_29]]

''Miguel: '' If we want more people to get involved in gun reform, we need to not only give people resources but they need funding to advocate for positive change. ''Leo: '' There's a lot of advocacy groups that raise money on their own, but I do agree that more funding can be used towards raising awareness about gun violence. ''Aaliyah: '' I think that politicians should stop beating around the bush. ---- [[Do you think that gun laws can change?|slide_15]] ---- [[Did anyone notice anything interesting in The Atlantic article?|slide_16]]

You agree that Leo has brought up a good point, and ask the class: How can we maintain law and order if our police force doesn't have access to guns? ''Miguel: '' I think that there is already a disparity between law enforcement and members of the community, and guns only add to the the problem. ''Aaliyah: '' I agree with Miguel and think that we've all seen the effects of over policing throughout America, and I do think that guns enable law enforcement officers to abuse their power. ''Leo: '' Guns are still a part of our everyday American life, and school shootings won't change our traditions. ---- [[Check the exit tickets.|slide_29]]

''Miguel: ''I know that we are eager for legislation to be passed, but I do think that good decisions can be made if we don't pressure our elected officials. ''Aaliyah: ''I disagree with that, even if, we wanted to give politicians time to draft a bill there is no guarantee that all of our concerns will be addressed. ''Leo: ''My family taught me to put my trust in the government. ---- [[Move on to the next topic.|slide_42]]

You noticed that Leo had mentioned the Second Amendment, so you asked the students: What does the Second Amendment claim? ''Leo: ''The Second Amendment is the right to keep and bear arms. It allows us to live without fear. ''Miguel: ''I think that we need to address the context of the Second Amendment, which was only included in the Bill of Rights, because Americans perferred a militia rather than a standing army. ''Aaliyah: ''Though some people can "live without fear", others are outraged that our government hasn't made any changes to our gun laws. What changed since the Columbine shooting? Have we made any progress? --- [[Move on to the next topic.|slide_42]]

''Aaliyah: '' Gun laws do need to be stricter regardless of the fact that guns have played a significant part in American life. ''Leo: '' If gun laws were to become stricter, it shouldn't jeopardize those with a gun license. ''Miguel: '' At least we all agreed that something needs to change. ---- [[Read the students exit tickets.|slide_39]]

''Aaliyah: '' I don't think that gun control would result in fewer guns, but it would limit the number of people who shouldn't have access to guns. ''Leo: '' There are only a few bad apples who give gun owners a bad representation. Why should we be controlled by the government? ''Miguel: '' Leo, gun control isn't trying to control the people who legally have guns, but it does want to prevent guns from going to the wrong people. That's why we should work on updating our background check system, especially since people with prior felony convictions can easily access a gun if they wanted to. ---- [[Let the conversation continue.|slide_22]]

You ask the students if they think that guns laws would change soon. ''Aaliyah: '' I have no reason to believe that gun laws would change in the near future because... Leo immediately raises his hand to respond to Aaliyah who hasn't finished speaking. What would you like to do? ---- [[Let Leo speak.|slide_11]] ---- [[Let Aaliyah finish.|slide_13]]

Aaliyah seems upset her classmate cut her off. ''Leo: '' Everything is bound to change in time, and that includes gun laws. We just have to wait on the government. You turn to Aaliyah and ask her if she wants to continue, but she no longer seems interested in the conversation. You allowed Leo to interrupt Aaliyah. ---- [[Look over the exit tickets|slide_7]]

''Miguel: '' There aren't many, but the ones that we do have regulate ownership, sales and background checks. ''Leo: '' Should there be any more than that? I think those are pretty good categories to cover. ''Aaliyah: '' To be honest, I do think we need more gun legislation, but it probably won't get passed especially with today's Congress and administration. ---- [[Simulation end.]]

Aaliyah thanks you for allowing her to finish her statement. ''Aaliyah: '' As I was saying, I have no reason to believe that gun laws would change in the near future because of our connection with gun ownership. ''Leo: '' Everything is bound to change in time, and that includes gun laws. We just have to wait on the government. ''Miguel: '' How much more time do they need for their "progress"? ---- [[Let's review the exit tickets.|slide_8]]

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''Aaliyah: '' I think we should get more people involved that way we can spread awareness about the issue. ''Leo: '' There needs to be money - I think there should be a fundraiser. ''Miguel: '' I agree with both of those ideas, and I do think that other students like us can do more to promote gun reform. ---- [[Let's review the exit tickets.|slide_8]]

Leo suggests that schools should hire a security guard to avoid outside threats. ''Miguel: '' Leo, I don't think we should place the entire safety of a school on one security guard. ''Aaliyah: '' That's not even plausible! ---- [[Look over the exit tickets|slide_7]]

''Aaliyah: '' Despite popular belief, guns aren't exclusive to self defense. The article says that guns are used to commit crimes 10x more than they are used for self defense. ''Leo: '' Well I didn't have time to read that section of the article. ''Miguel: '' I found it surprising that some of the surveys conducted in the early 90s are now considered to be untrue. ---- [[Read the exit tickets.|slide_62]]

Leo claims that there are only a few bad apples who own guns and feels that all gun owners shouldn't be punished for the actions of a few individuals. ''Aaliyah: '' Leo, why aren't you willing to give up some freedoms in order to lower the risk of more mass shootings? ''Leo: '' Why should I give up my rights? We all know who's to blame and we all know who is doing the killing. ''Aaliyah: '' Leo, this is a discussion, but everything that you say is based on your on bigotry and not the facts. We should look at the articles. The conversation is getting tense. What do you want to do now? ---- [[I think Aaliyah's idea to think about the evidence in the text is a good one. Let's see what other evidence we can pull from the readings.|slide_34]] ---- [[Leo, if you're going to make a statement like that it needs to be backed up with evidence. We don't say things based on speculations.|slide_23]] ---- [[Aaliyah, remember we criticize ideas rather than individuals, and this is a discussion where we should be learning from each other.|slide_24]]

''Miguel: ''I found it interesting that only some of the readings addressed mass shootings. ''Aaliyah: ''Yeah that was weird. I think we should get comfortable calling out the role we play in mass shootings, and ignoring it won't do us any good. You turn to Leo, but he seems distracted. ---- [[Let's go back to our original question: How can gun reform address mass shootings?|slide_9]]

The students agreed that the discussion has become too tense and decided to move on. ''Miguel: '' I think that gun reform could dramatically decrease the number of mass shootings, because it would serve as a warning to those thinking about buying a gun with ill intentions. ''Aaliayh: '' I agree, gun reform can only increase a sense of safety throughout the U.S. ''Leo: '' I'm fine with gun reform, as long as it doesn't limit the rights of gun owners. ---- [[Let's review the exit tickets.|slide_8]]

''Leo: '' I liked how the article pointed out that criminals would use other weapons if guns are no longer accessible. ''Miguel: '' That same section of the article also claimed that guns do kill people and gun attacks are 5x more deadly. ''Aaliyah: '' I liked how this article showed the spread of mass shootings throughout the U.S. from 1982-2012. ---- [[Let's grade the exit tickets.|slide_8]]

This discussion is the final lesson in a unit on the political debate on gun violence. Students are expected to demonstrate their understanding of the debates around gun violence and be able to articulate their own point of view. After the discussion, students will have to write an exit ticket response to the question: How can gun reform address mass shootings? The student responses will be graded as a quiz grade. At the start of the discussion you notice that all of the students have their hands raised. You may choose a student to begin the discussion. Who do you want to call on? ---- [[Call on Miguel|slide_1]] [[Call on Aaliyah|slide_2]] [[Call on Leo|slide_3]]

''Miguel: '' I know that it can be difficult for teachers to share their own political beliefs, but if we want to have a real conversation, we have to address the fact that Trump's rhetoric has played a role in the emergence of domestic terrorism. ''Aaliyah: '' Yeah, we should be allowed to talk about what we want, especially if we are being graded. What would you like to do? ---- [[Read the exit tickets.|slide_62]]

Welcome to Discussion Leader - Gun Violence and Prevention, a practice space built by MIT's Teaching Systems Lab. This is an interactive case study simulating a discussion in a high school history classroom. This simulation aims to help prepare teachers conduct difficult conversations in their classrooms, and throughout the simulation you should hold students accountable for not following the norms. You'll review the context on the scenario, share what you anticipate will happen, and then try it out! Afterward, you'll reflect on your experience with the simulation. [[Click here to read the consent form.]] ''Check this box if you're at least 18 years of age and consent to being a participant in the research study.'' <<checkbox "$age" false true>> ---- [[Let's continue.|Gun Violence and Prevention]]

''Aaliyah: '' Well, you have to admit what I said was right! This entire time Leo has been using his own speculations about other people to fuel his arguments. How come I am the only one who gets called out? ''Miguel: '' It does seem kind of hypocritical. If you're going to uphold the standards, you should uphold them for everyone. ---- [[Check the exit tickets.|slide_29]]

''Miguel: '' I think we all have good ideas, but we should prioritize stricter background checks and mental health evaluations. ''Leo: '' I think that a stronger security system should be the first step that way people would know of any threat before an attack occurs. ''Aaliyah: '' There should be a ban on all semi-automatic weapons, because those are the weapons that are primarily used in mass shootings. ---- [[Read the students exit tickets.|slide_39]]

Now you’ll take a few minutes to reflect on your experiences. How did you think the discussion went overall? <<textarea "$reflect1" "">> Think back to your original goal for the discussion. What would you change about your goals if you were to lead this discussion again? Reminder, you originally set your goal as: <<print $anti1>> <<textarea "$reflect2" "">> If at any point during the simulation you would have done or said something not provided in the teacher response options, type it here. <<textarea "$reflect3" "">> What other norms would you want to see in a class discussion about gun violence? <<textarea "$reflect4" "">> ---- [[Review responses.]]

This is a list of general discussion norms that your class follows during discussions. 1. Allow everyone a chance to speak/Don't interrupt others. 2. Listen respectfully and actively. 3. Criticize ideas, not individuals. 4. Commit to learning, not debating. 5. Avoid blame, speculation, inflammatory language. 6. Avoid assumptions about others, especially based on their perceived social group. Throughout, the simulation your goal is to engage your students in a productive open discussion about gun violence while maintaining the class norms around the discussion. ---- [[Ready for the next section.|I've met all of my students!]]

You choose to let Leo respond which allowed him to clarify his statement, and you upheld the first classroom discussion norm. ''Leo: '' I agree with your statement that guns should be used sparingly, but I also think that everyone has the right to bear arms. ''Aaliyah: '' But should we prioritize our Second Amendment if it can endanger other people? You ask Leo if he wants to respond to Aaliyah's question, but he just shakes his head and says "no". What do you want to do now? ---- [[What did the readings suggest?|slide_20]] ---- [[Who should be the ones to lead this change?|slide_33]] ---- [[Let the conversation continue.|slide_22]]

''Leo: '' I do feel that there is more of an urgency to do something, especially with all of the recent mass shootings in Brownsville, Gilroy, El Paso, and Dayton. ''Aaliyah: '' I've realized that we desperately need to ban assault weapons, I'm not sure how that would impact American gun owners, but I think it's what this country needs. ''Miguel: '' With all of the recent mass shootings, I think that Congress needs to take immediate action, and I also think that banning assault weapons could be a good start along with background checks. It seems that your students are on the same page. You now have an opportunity to read their exit tickets. ---- [[Read the exit tickets.|slide_62]]

''Leo: '' I didn't think I was speculating anything. ''Miguel: '' Well, do you have any evidence? ''Leo: '' I don't have anything in specific to quote, but we all know that gun violence only impacts certain people. So why should I be concerned about it? ''Miguel: '' Bullets don't discriminate Leo, it could happen to anyone. ---- [[Check the exit tickets.|slide_29]]

''Miguel: ''No offence, but can we stop avoiding the elephant in the room. This country has one of the highest rates of mass shootings, and ignoring it won't help us. What do you think, $name? How would you like to respond? ---- [[I'm sorry, Miguel, but as your teacher I'm trying to avoid talking about my own political beliefs.|slide_67]] ---- [[I'm sensing that things have gotten very tense - perhaps we should shift our topic a little bit.|slide_61]]

''Miguel writes: ''I believe that Trump's rhetoric over the last few years has caused hate crimes and mass shootings to increase throughout the Unites States. In order to combat mass shootings, we should get Congress to pass tougher gun laws and create stronger background checks. ''Leo writes: ''As a whole, our country needs to address gun violence with more urgency, because there are lives at stake. Though, my family values the right of bear arms, I do want more protection for innocent individuals. ''Aaliyah writes: ''I think that the best way to address mass shootings is to ban all semi-automatic guns that way we could prevent these mass shootings from occurring so often. Though some may say that a gun ban isn’t plausible, I believe that we are capable of making this shift, especially since we have seen that other countries like New Zealand, successfully do so. It seems like your students did understand the debate around gun legislation, and some students even changed their opinion about the topic. Overall, you did a pretty good job at upholding the classroom discussion norms. ---- [[Simulation end.]]

''Aaliyah: ''This conversation is supposed to make people uncomfortable. That's the point! Gun violence isn't normal, and it's hypocritical of you to try to get us to move onto a new topic. ''Leo: ''If this is a history class, we should be allowed to discuss current day events, no matter how uncomfortable they may seem. ---- [[Read the exit tickets.|slide_62]]

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''Aaliyah: '' I think most politicians are at a crossroads - they either don't know where they stand on gun control or they feel that their ideas won't gain enough support so they never say anything. I'm not sure a gun control law will get passed soon, but as citizens of the U.S. we should do more to spread awareness about the gun debate. ''Miguel: '' If guns are causing indirect and direct harm to others, I believe that stricter background checks should be enforced. We should also be tracking underground or black market gun sales too. ''Leo: '' My family and I are pro-gun, but the U.S. is the only country that has more guns than people. If mass shootings are becoming so common: Why is everyone so silent on the issue? Guns should only be in the hands of those who undergo the proper precautions. ---- [[Simulation end.]]

''Leo: '' If we want change to occur then we should have a supportive government standing behind us to support the change. Though mass shootings are horrible, we can't expect a gun ban to stop the sales of all guns. Also, a gun ban can put many gun owning Americans in jeopardy. ''Miguel: '' I think the best way to solve gun violence is to ensure that our background checks are effective and to conduct a mental health check on those who purchase guns that way we can guarantee some level of safety. ''Aaliayh: '' Guns have done more harm than good, especially with the recent mass shootings in Brownsville, Gilroy, El Paso and Dayton. In order to prevent more tragedies, we need to enforce a gun ban, though it may seem impossible, we have seen the benefits in countries that have limited gun access. ---- [[Simulation end.]]

''Leo writes: '' If there is going to be gun control legislation, there needs to be funding involved so people could advertise their platform, and we need government support - if we don't have the support of Congress then nothing will happen, and there needs to be protection of families who legally own guns. ---- ''Aaliyah writes: '' Gun reform will definitely create a better sense of security throughout the U.S., but I don't think gun reform will come any time soon. Also, there should be more awareness about gun control. ---- ''Miguel writes: '' Most mass shootings occur at public events and schools, and both are devastating. However, at schools, kids are forced to comfort and console one another, and that's not normal. If politicians continue to wait to create gun legislation, gun violence will become normalized. ---- [[Simulation end.]]

''Leo writes: ''If more public places had a stronger security system then there would be less mass shootings, especially at communal events, which need more protection. ---- ''Miguel writes: ''I think that we should urge Congress to do something, as a representative body, we can call, text, email and even write letters to our representatives and tell them our demands. I still believe in the Democratic process, but I also want to see gun control legislation sometime soon. ---- ''Aaliyah writes: ''The government is well aware of the gun crisis, but Congress is so divided that gun legislation will continue to be swept under the rug. A new report claimed that New Zealanders have given up 11,511 guns proving that a gun ban is possible. ---- [[Simulation end.]]

''Aaliyah: '' I think that guns should absolutely be banned! If people like Leo and his family have guns then there's no way that minorities can feel safe. A gun ban is a step in the right direction. ''Miguel: '' I still think that politicians should try to create stricter background check laws. ''Leo: '' I don't see why Aaliyah is so persistent, a mass shooting could never happen in a area like this! However, if it were to occur in this area we should be able to have our own weapons to fight back. The students failed to comprehend the debate on gun control, which is seen by the lack of evidence from the sources, instead the student responses are fueled by speculations. Additionally, the responses are underdeveloped and too brief to be graded as a quiz. ---- [[Simulation end.]]

''Aaliyah writes: '' I think that guns should absolutely be banned! If people like Leo and his family have guns then theres no way that minorities can feel safe. A gun ban is a step in the right direction. ---- ''Miguel writes: '' I still think that politicians should try to create stricter background check laws and if we can do that then we could prevent criminals from accessing guns. ---- ''Leo writes: '' I don't see why Aaliyah is so persistent, a mass shooting could never happen in an area like this - it's just something that we see on TV. However, if it were to occur in this area we should be able to have our own weapons to fight back. A stronger sense of security is what we need. ---- The students failed to comprehend the debate on gun control, which is seen by the lack of evidence from the sources, instead the student responses are fueled by speculations. Leo and Aaliyah seem to have differing opinions about the debate on gun legislation which is fine, however, they failed to use data to back up their responses. Additionally, the responses are underdeveloped and too brief to be graded. ---- [[Simulation end.]]

''Miguel: '' I believe that gun control laws are vital to the safety of all communities throughout the U.S. Everyone who wants to obtain a gun license should undergo a mental health evaluation and a background check. ''Leo: '' For my family, guns are a part of our daily lives, and it's our right to legally own a gun. I don't see my family or other people giving up their guns any time soon. ''Aaliyah: '' People in my community have guns (some legally and some not), but they don't make my community feel any safer. In fact, gun usage has become so normalized that some people think that when you protest against guns, you're protesting against them and their "culture". ---- [[Simulation end.]]

''Sources and Important Takeaways'' ---- <a href="https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2017/06/22/the-demographics-of-gun-ownership/">''Pew Social Trends''</a> Key Notes: 1. 67% of gun owners have guns for their own protection. 2. 79% of gun owners grew up with a gun in thier house as children so it was more likely for them to obtain a gun license when they got older. 3. According to the data, Black people are more likely to be concerned about gun violence in their community and in the U.S. ---- <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43369991">''BBC''</a> Key Notes: 1. The federal age to buy a rifle or a shotgun is 18, but the federal age to buy a handgun is 21. 2. The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was attacked by a 19 year old, who had legally purchased a semiautomatic rifle. 3. The NRA is suing Florida for passing a law that would raise the age limit of buying rifles to 21. ---- <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/dem-gun-bill-threatens-to-turn-gun-owners-into-criminals">''Fox News''</a> Key Notes: 1. The House of Representatives is expected to vote on a bill that could limit the transferring of guns from person to person. 2. If someone violates the law, then they could face up to a year in jail and would have to pay a $100,000 fine. 3. The article even suggest that stricter gun laws don't prevent gun violence and cites Chicago as an example. ---- [[Meet your students!]]

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(Leo nods his head in understanding and the discussion continues.) ''Aaliyah: ''I wanted to respond to Leo's comment about the Second Amendment - I respect and value our country's laws, but that amendment was written during a time where the American people had little means of protecting themselves, especially since they had just gained independence from Britain. ''Miguel: ''I also thought about that point, and if the Constitution is a living document, then we should be able to amend some of the amendments, so they fit our current day standards. ''Leo: '' I never thought about it like that. I guess I'm used to defending my family's lifestyle, y'know? ---- [[Review the discussion exit tickets.|slide_37]]

Here is everything you wrote during the simulation: $anti1 $anti2 $reflect1 $reflect2 $reflect3 $reflect4 ---- Help us conduct research by taking this survey and clicking ''Send the data!'' when you're finished. All questions are optional. 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opinions.''<<set $dispute13 to "N/A">> <<radiobutton "$dispute13" "Strongly Disagree">> Strongly Disagree <<radiobutton "$dispute13" "Disagree">> Disagree <<radiobutton "$dispute13" "Neutral">> Neutral <<radiobutton "$dispute13" "Agree">> Agree <<radiobutton "$dispute13" "Strongly Agree">> Strongly Agree ''I avoid conflict.''<<set $dispute14 to "N/A">> <<radiobutton "$dispute14" "Strongly Disagree">> Strongly Disagree <<radiobutton "$dispute14" "Disagree">> Disagree <<radiobutton "$dispute14" "Neutral">> Neutral <<radiobutton "$dispute14" "Agree">> Agree <<radiobutton "$dispute14" "Strongly Agree">> Strongly Agree ''I feel upset after an argument.''<<set $dispute15 to "N/A">> <<radiobutton "$dispute15" "Strongly Disagree">> Strongly Disagree <<radiobutton "$dispute15" "Disagree">> Disagree <<radiobutton "$dispute15" "Neutral">> Neutral <<radiobutton "$dispute15" "Agree">> Agree <<radiobutton "$dispute15" "Strongly Agree">> Strongly Agree ''Political Participation Questions (all optional)'' ''Have you participated in protest activities within the past two years?''<<set $citizen1 to "N/A">> <<radiobutton "$citizen1" "0">> No <<radiobutton "$citizen1" ".5">> Yes <<radiobutton "$citizen1" "1">> Yes, more than once ''Have you worked on a political campaign in the past two years?''<<set $citizen2 to "N/A">> <<radiobutton "$citizen2" "0">> No <<radiobutton "$citizen2" ".5">> Yes <<radiobutton "$citizen2" "1">> Yes, more than once ''Have you donated money to a political campaign in the past two years?''<<set $citizen3 to "N/A">> <<radiobutton "$citizen3" "0">> No <<radiobutton "$citizen3" ".5">> Yes <<radiobutton "$citizen3" "1">> Yes, more than once ''How often do you discuss politics?''<<set $citizen4 to "N/A">> <<radiobutton "$citizen4" "0">> Never <<radiobutton "$citizen4" ".25">> Rarely <<radiobutton "$citizen4" ".5">> Sometimes <<radiobutton "$citizen4" ".75">> Often <<radiobutton "$citizen4" "1">> A great deal ''How often have you voted in elections?''<<set $citizen5 to "N/A">> <<radiobutton "$citizen5" "0">> Never <<radiobutton "$citizen5" ".25">> Rarely <<radiobutton "$citizen5" ".5">> Sometimes <<radiobutton "$citizen5" ".75">> Often <<radiobutton "$citizen5" "1">> Always have ''Have you contacted an elected official in the last two years?''<<set $citizen6 to "N/A">> <<radiobutton "$citizen6" "0">> No <<radiobutton "$citizen6" ".5">> Yes <<radiobutton "$citizen6" "1">> Yes, more than once ''How often do you read news about politics?''<<set $citizen7 to "N/A">> <<radiobutton "$citizen7" "0">> Never <<radiobutton "$citizen7" ".25">> Rarely <<radiobutton "$citizen7" ".5">> Sometimes <<radiobutton "$citizen7" ".75">> Often <<radiobutton "$citizen7" "1">> A great deal ''On a scale of 1-10, how strongly do you identify with one party or one political stance with 1 meaning "weak identification" and 10 meaning "strong identification"?''<<set $citizen8 to "N/A">> <<radiobutton "$citizen8" "1">> 1 (weak identification) <<radiobutton "$citizen8" "2">> 2 <<radiobutton "$citizen8" "3">> 3 <<radiobutton "$citizen8" "4">> 4 <<radiobutton "$citizen8" "5">> 5 <<radiobutton "$citizen8" "6">> 6 <<radiobutton "$citizen8" "7">> 7 <<radiobutton "$citizen8" "8">> 8 <<radiobutton "$citizen8" "9">> 9 <<radiobutton "$citizen8" "10">> 10 (strong identification) <<if $age is true>> <button onclick="sendData()">Send the data!</button><</if>> <<if $age is false>> Thanks for playing! <</if>> ---- [[Want to make different choices? Play again!|Let's begin!]] If you'd like to learn about our lab's work, please visit us online at the <a href="https://tsl-mit-edu.ezproxyberklee.flo.org" target="_blank">Teaching Systems Lab.</a> ---- <div align='center' style='font-size: 70%;'>\ Discussion Leader - Gun Violence v5 MIT - The Teaching Systems Laboratory G. R. Marvez Essence Smith Joshua Littenberg-Tobias, PhD</div> <<script>> window.sendData = function(){ //console.log(window.SugarCube.State.variables); var dataToSend = window.SugarCube.State.variables; // an object storing data /* var anti1 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.anti1; var anti2 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.anti2; var reflect1 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.reflect1; var reflect2 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.reflect2; var reflect3 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.reflect3; var gender = window.SugarCube.State.variables.gender; var yearsteaching = window.SugarCube.State.variables.yearsteaching; var position = window.SugarCube.State.variables.position; var comfort = window.SugarCube.State.variables.comfort; var subject = window.SugarCube.State.variables.subject; var dispute1 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute1; var dispute2 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute2; var dispute3 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute3; var dispute4 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute4; 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var slide_18 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_18; var slide_19 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_19; var slide_20 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_20; var slide_21 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_21; var slide_22 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_22; var slide_23 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_23; var slide_24 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_24; var slide_25 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_25; var slide_26 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_26; var slide_27 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_27; var slide_28 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_28; var slide_29 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_29; var slide_30 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_30; var slide_31 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_31; var slide_32 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_32; var slide_33 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_33; var slide_34 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_34; var slide_35 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_35; var slide_36 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_36; var slide_37 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_37; var slide_38 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_38; var slide_39 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_39; var slide_40 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_40; var slide_41 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_41; var slide_42 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_42; var slide_43 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_43; var slide_44 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_44; var slide_45 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_45; var slide_46 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_46; var slide_47 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_47; var slide_48 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_48; var slide_49 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_49; var slide_50 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_50; var slide_51 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_51; var slide_52 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_52; var slide_53 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_53; var slide_54 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_54; var slide_55 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_55; var slide_56 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_56; var slide_57 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_57; var slide_58 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_58; var slide_59 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_59; var slide_60 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_60; var slide_61 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_61; var slide_62 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_62; var slide_63 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_63; var slide_64 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_64; var slide_65 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_65; var slide_66 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_66; var slide_67 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_67; var slide_68 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_68; var slide_69 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_69; var slide_70 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_70; var slide_71 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_71; var slide_72 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_72; var slide_73 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_73; var slide_74 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_74; var slide_75 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_75; var slide_76 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_76; var slide_77 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_77; var slide_78 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_78; var slide_79 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_79; var slide_80 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_80; var slide_81 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_81; var slide_82 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_82; console.log(anti1, anti2, reflect1, reflect2, reflect3, gender, yearsteaching, position, comfort, subject, dispute1, dispute2, dispute3, dispute4, dispute5, dispute6, dispute7, dispute8, dispute9, dispute10, dispute11, dispute12, dispute13, dispute14, dispute15, citizen1, citizen2, citizen3, citizen4, citizen5, citizen6, citizen7, citizen8,slide_1,slide_2,slide_3,slide_4,slide_5,slide_6,slide_7,slide_8,slide_9,slide_10,slide_11,slide_12,slide_13,slide_14,slide_15,slide_16,slide_17,slide_18,slide_19,slide_20,slide_21,slide_22,slide_23,slide_24,slide_25,slide_26,slide_27,slide_28,slide_29,slide_30,slide_31,slide_32,slide_33,slide_34,slide_35,slide_36,slide_37,slide_38,slide_39,slide_40,slide_41,slide_42,slide_43,slide_44,slide_45,slide_46,slide_47,slide_48,slide_49,slide_50,slide_51,slide_52,slide_53,slide_54,slide_55,slide_56,slide_57,slide_58,slide_59,slide_60,slide_61,slide_62,slide_63,slide_64,slide_65,slide_66,slide_67,slide_68,slide_69,slide_70,slide_71,slide_72,slide_73,slide_74,slide_75,slide_76,slide_77,slide_78,slide_79,slide_80,slide_81,slide_82); 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var dispute5 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute5; var dispute6 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute6; var dispute7 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute7; var dispute8 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute8; var dispute9 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute9; var dispute10 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute10; var dispute11 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute11; var dispute12 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute12; var dispute13 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute13; var dispute14 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute14; var dispute15 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.dispute15; var citizen1 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.citizen1; var citizen2 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.citizen2; var citizen3 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.citizen3; var citizen4 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.citizen4; var citizen5 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.citizen5; var citizen6 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.citizen6; var citizen7 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.citizen7; 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var slide_18 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_18; var slide_19 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_19; var slide_20 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_20; var slide_21 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_21; var slide_22 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_22; var slide_23 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_23; var slide_24 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_24; var slide_25 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_25; var slide_26 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_26; var slide_27 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_27; var slide_28 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_28; var slide_29 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_29; var slide_30 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_30; var slide_31 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_31; var slide_32 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_32; var slide_33 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_33; var slide_34 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_34; var slide_35 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_35; var slide_36 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_36; var slide_37 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_37; var slide_38 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_38; var slide_39 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_39; var slide_40 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_40; var slide_41 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_41; var slide_42 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_42; var slide_43 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_43; var slide_44 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_44; var slide_45 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_45; var slide_46 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_46; var slide_47 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_47; var slide_48 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_48; var slide_49 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_49; var slide_50 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_50; var slide_51 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_51; var slide_52 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_52; var slide_53 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_53; var slide_54 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_54; var slide_55 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_55; var slide_56 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_56; var slide_57 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_57; var slide_58 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_58; var slide_59 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_59; var slide_60 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_60; var slide_61 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_61; var slide_62 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_62; var slide_63 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_63; var slide_64 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_64; var slide_65 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_65; var slide_66 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_66; var slide_67 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_67; var slide_68 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_68; var slide_69 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_69; var slide_70 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_70; var slide_71 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_71; var slide_72 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_72; var slide_73 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_73; var slide_74 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_74; var slide_75 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_75; var slide_76 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_76; var slide_77 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_77; var slide_78 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_78; var slide_79 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_79; var slide_80 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_80; var slide_81 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_81; var slide_82 = window.SugarCube.State.variables.slide_82; console.log(anti1, anti2, reflect1, reflect2, reflect3, gender, yearsteaching, position, comfort, subject, dispute1, dispute2, dispute3, dispute4, dispute5, dispute6, dispute7, dispute8, dispute9, dispute10, dispute11, dispute12, dispute13, dispute14, dispute15, citizen1, citizen2, citizen3, citizen4, citizen5, citizen6, citizen7, citizen8,slide_1,slide_2,slide_3,slide_4,slide_5,slide_6,slide_7,slide_8,slide_9,slide_10,slide_11,slide_12,slide_13,slide_14,slide_15,slide_16,slide_17,slide_18,slide_19,slide_20,slide_21,slide_22,slide_23,slide_24,slide_25,slide_26,slide_27,slide_28,slide_29,slide_30,slide_31,slide_32,slide_33,slide_34,slide_35,slide_36,slide_37,slide_38,slide_39,slide_40,slide_41,slide_42,slide_43,slide_44,slide_45,slide_46,slide_47,slide_48,slide_49,slide_50,slide_51,slide_52,slide_53,slide_54,slide_55,slide_56,slide_57,slide_58,slide_59,slide_60,slide_61,slide_62,slide_63,slide_64,slide_65,slide_66,slide_67,slide_68,slide_69,slide_70,slide_71,slide_72,slide_73,slide_74,slide_75,slide_76,slide_77,slide_78,slide_79,slide_80,slide_81,slide_82); 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You have been asked to participate in a research study conducted by the staff and researchers at the Teaching System Laboratory (TSL) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Purpose of study: The purpose of this study is to gather information on the efficacy of a set of learning experiences including games, simulations, role plays, and challenges that we are designing to prepare teachers to develop and practice teaching strategies. These activities are informed by the current research on best practices in education. Study methods: Participating in this study means trying out some of the activities we are designing, and helping us gather information about the effectiveness of these activities. To measure the effectiveness of those activities, we will gather data directly from you. For digital activities and simulations including survey data and for the activities that include an online component, data gathered from online activity (mouse clicks, actions during the games) and connections with other educators. Study results: The results of this study will be used for ongoing research conducted by the Teaching Systems Lab. Results of the study will be shared through conference papers, journal articles, websites, online blogs, tweets, and other materials. All information will be reported anonymously unless consent is provided. Data collection: For both in person and digital activities, we will collect data through interviews, observations, and written or discussion-based responses you have to these activities. For games or simulations that are digital or online, we will collect data including your typed responses, mouse clicks within the game or simulation, and audio or video recordings that you may create. These will be used for our research. We may share de-identified data with other researchers at other institutions who are interested in the research. For some simulations, there will be an option to share your response with others to see how other participants interact with the game or simulation. These data will be used for our research, but they may also be used to compare your ideas with other participants’ ideas. We will give you the choice to share your response with others or not to share them. All data will be stored on an encrypted device. All identifiers will be replaced with pseudonyms. We will remove all identifiers from the data before it is shared. Participant information: • Participating in this study is voluntary. • You will not be compensated for participating in the study. • Unless you give us permission to use your name, title, and /or quote you in any publications that may result from this research, the information you tell us will be confidential. Study Timeframe This project will be completed by September 1, 2021. All interviews will be de-identified and transcribed. Interview recordings will be stored in a secure workspace until 2021. After that date, the files will be deleted. The de-identified transcripts will be stored on a password-protected computer. Informed Consent: I understand the procedures described above. My questions have been answered to my satisfaction, and I agree to participate in this study. I have been given a copy of this form. Contact information: Please contact Dr. Joshua Littenberg-Tobias ([email protected]) with any questions or concerns. If you feel you have been treated unfairly, or you have questions regarding your rights as a research subject, you may contact the Chairman of the Committee on the Use of Humans as Experimental Subjects, M.I.T., Room E25-143b, 77 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, phone 1-617-253-6787. [[I have read and understand the consent form. Return to the start.|Welcome]]

/*<a href="https://tsl-mit-edu.ezproxyberklee.flo.org/" target="_blank">MIT-Teaching Systems Lab</a>*/ <img src="https://tsl-mit-edu.ezproxyberklee.flo.org/wp-content/uploads/brizy/18/assets/images/iW=856&iH=90&oX=0&oY=0&cW=856&cH=90/MIT-TSL-Logo-e1550835937994.jpg" width="200" height="20" alt="logo"> <<if visited("Meet your students!")>> Miguel is a Hispanic student who believes that guns should only be used when absolutely necessary, but his opinions can fluctuate. You observed that Miguel wants politicians to take their time creating a solution to gun reform as it will impact the entire country. Miguel hasn't violated discussion norms in the past, instead he is one of the students who upholds them. ---- Leo is a White student whose parents both own registered guns. You noticed that Leo and his family are pro-gun. Leo is also known to be very vocal about his beliefs. He often disregards the discussion norms in order to convey his own argument. ---- Aaliyah is a Black student who is anti-gun but her family is pro-gun. Aaliyah is usually the most eager to share her opinion during discussions. Aaliyah tries to follow the discussion norms, but sometimes does not. <</if>>