Judge Shadowing
This program allows teachers to 'shadow' a judge for a day. Teachers will be able to link with a judge, observe his or her courtroom in action, and have follow-up discussions. This opportunity is available in some courthouses in Ontario.
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To learn more about the judge shadowing experience, click on the link below to read the article 'Teachers Take Up Judge Shadowing Opportunities.'
Judge shadowing is a useful exercise for educators teaching:
Aspects of Government in Canada (Grade 5)
Civics (Grade 10) Career Studies (Grade 10)
Understanding Canadian Law (Grade 11)
History (Grades 11 & 12)
Canadian and International Law (Grade 12)
If you are currently teaching and would like to participate in this program, please contact us at info@ojen.ca.
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