%0 Journal Article
%T The Power of Moments in Civic Education: A Mock Congressional Hearing Simulation
%A Joseph Hampton Holland
%A Melissa Bass
%A William Bittner
%A McKenzie Cox
%A Wilson Engeriser
%A Isaiah Goss
%A Denton Jenkins
%A Edward Wilson
%A Ella Grace Young
%J Creative Education
%P 667-679
%@ 2151-4771
%D 2025
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ce.2025.165041
%X 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&#8217;s <i>The</i> <i>Power</i> <i>of</i> <i>Moments</i> framework&#8212;Elevation, Pride, Insight, and Connection&#8212;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.
%K Experiential Learning
%K Civic Education
%K Mock Congressional Hearing
%K Active Learning Pedagogy
%K Public Policy Leadership
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=142964