Lesson One (mainstream) 1 Hour
This is a summary of the lesson plan, for a full explanation please refer to the training pack.
Lesson Structure
- Activity One: Graffiti Wall
- Activity Two: Illustrations
- Activity Three: Role Play
- Activity Four: Watch the Jerome DVD
- Plenary
- Evaluation
Activity one: Graffiti Wall - 10 minutes
Overview
Ice breaker activity designed to gauge the level of understanding that students possess about the CJS/CPS.
Learning Objective
To identify the level of knowledge that students have about the CPS.
Learning Outcome
To provide a brief overview of the CPS.
Tools
- Download and print Resource 1a - facts about the CPS
- Download Fact 1. The CPS was created in 1986 pdf
- Download Fact 2. It's a government department pdf
- Download Fact 3. The police and CPS work together but are different pdf
- Download Fact 4. Our lawyers review cases submitted by the police pdf.
- Download Fact 5. Two factors pdf.
- Download Fact 6. Where the decision is to prosecute we determine the charge in all but the most minor cases pdf.
- Download Fact 7. We prepare cases for court and present those cases in court pdf
- Download Fact 8. We have offices in Derby and Chesterfield and work in the county's five courts pdf
- Roll of wallpaper
- Felt tip pens
Activity two: Illustrations - 10 minutes
Overview
Courtroom scenes to show how the CPS fits into the wider Criminal Justice system.
Learning Objective
To give an overview of the CPS within the Criminal Justice System.
Learning Outcome
Increase knowledge of work in courts and where the CPS fits into this process.
Tools
Court illustrations
- Interactive versions of the Courtroom illustrations for use with whiteboards
- Download and print Resource 2a and 2b Court Illustrations PDF
Activity three: Role play - 30 minutes
Overview
This role play exercise has been designed to give students an understanding of how the Crown Court functions and the role of the individuals within it. It contains six scenes which are all scripted. It is an opportunity for pupils to express themselves in a proactive way by testing their reasoning and decision-making skills.
Learning Objective
To give pupils the opportunity of taking on the role of one of the Crown Court characters, helping them to understand their individual rights and responsibilities. To give pupils a greater understanding of the legal procedures involved in a trial which builds on their natural skills of enquiry.
Learning Outcome
To enable pupils to use their reasoning and decision-making skills by deciding if the defendant is guilty or innocent after listening to all the evidence.
Tools
Courtroom illustration (resource 2a and 2b)
Download the master courtroom illustration for teachers with key
Download courtroom illustration 2a for pupils
Download courtroom illustration 2b for pupils
Court plan (resource 3d)
Download the individual court plan zip file
Full role play scripts and materials (resources 2a, 3a, 3c-e, g and h)
Download the individual role play scripts zip file
Narrator master script (resource 3f)
Download the narrator master script
Affirmation (resource 3g)
Indictment (resource 3h)
Activity four: Just Deserts DVD - 30 minutes
Overview
Class is divided into four groups. Each group is asked to study a particular character. After the video stops they are asked to discuss events and write 5 words as to how the person feels. DVD then continues. At the next break special measures are discussed.
Learning Objective
To give students an overview of many of the roles within the CJS. To also give an overview of the special measures available to young and vulnerable witnesses.
Learning Outcome
Evaluate information provided by the CPS corporate DVD.
Tools
Part one
Download the Just Deserts video part 1
These videos are in Windows Media format. You will need Windows Media Player to view them.
- Slow dial up connection Part 1 (56k)
- Slow Broadband Internet Connection Part 1 (100k)
- Fast Broadband Internet Connection Part 1 (300k)
Part two
Download the Just Deserts video part 2
These videos are in Windows Media format. You will need Windows Media Player to view them.
- Slow dial up connection Part 2 (56k)
- Slow Broadband Internet Connection Part 2 (100k)
- Fast Broadband Internet Connection Part 2 (300k)
Part three
Download the Just Deserts video part 3
These videos are in Windows Media format. You will need Windows Media Player to view them.
- Slow dial up connection Part 3 (56k)
- Slow Broadband Internet Connection Part 3 (100k)
- Fast Broadband Internet Connection Part 3 (300k)
Plenary - 5 minutes
Evaluation - 5 minutes
Overview
To provide an opportunity to assess what students have learned and to reflect on the training.
Learning Objective
To give students the opportunity to reflect on what they have learned during the session.
Learning Outcome
An understanding of what students have learned about the CPS.
Tools
- Bull's eye (flip chart paper and small round stickers)
- Thermometer (Flip chart paper)
- Pack of Playing Cards
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