Over three days, Brandt and Beard supported the Georgian students who practiced the jury trial process on the campus of Tbilisi State University.
Around 2010, the country began incorporating jury trials into its justice system. Georgia became a democracy in the early 1990s. “KYG teaches this important component of the judicial system.” A democracy charts its path forward “The essence of democracy requires informed citizens who are motivated to engage in the process of building their governmental institutions,” Cawley-Murphree said. They were especially curious if KYG could be used to practice mock jury trials. This year, the Department of State reached out to Brandt and Beard, wondering if KYG could be adapted for Georgian university students excited to learn more about democratic processes. She initiated conversations with WSU and the Department of State about sharing the curriculum. Inspired by her experience with Brandt’s KYG course during high school, Cawley-Murphree realized KYG would be a great fit for Georgian students. Embassy in Tbilisi from 2019 to 2021, WSU 4-H alumna Althea Cawley-Murphree met Georgian high school students who were excited to learn how a democracy functions and how civically active citizens can engage with their government. Now, the curriculum is finding value internationally as an education tool. The updated curriculum earned national acclaim, including the 4-H National Civics Program Award from the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents. Then, nearly a decade ago, Brandt helped revise the curriculum by incorporating social and emotional learning through team-building activities and structured reflection.Ī longtime WSU 4-H volunteer, Melissa Beard first authored the official KYG curriculum for Washington state 4-H in 1998. “Youth are more equipped to participate civically when they have this knowledge.”Īn active 4-H volunteer with KYG for decades, Beard first authored the official KYG curriculum for Washington state 4-H in 1998. “KYG was a great fit for what these Georgian students were trying to learn and accomplish,” Brandt said. Department of State grant, Brandt and Beard visited Georgia this summer to help university students using KYG grow their knowledge of jury trials, a fundamental part of a democratic judicial system. middle and high school participants for decades, the 4-H Know Your Government (KYG) program teaches youth about civic engagement and governmental institutions. TBILISI, Georgia - Brian Brandt, a professor of youth development with Washington State University Extension, recently traveled to the country of Georgia with longtime WSU 4-H volunteer Melissa Beard to support an educational curriculum designed to strengthen democracies.īenefiting U.S. Brian Brandt, professor of youth development with Washington State University Extension.
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