Why Law Schools Need to Teach Critical Thinking
Best Practices for Legal Education (By Scott Fruehwald) — The author argues the need for a systematic approach in teaching critical thinking in law school courses.
Read More about Why Law Schools Need to Teach Critical ThinkingThe Continuing Importance of the Socratic Method
Legal Skills Prof Blog (By Scott Fruehwald) — The author explains the importance of employing the Socratic method in combination with other teaching techniques.
Read More about The Continuing Importance of the Socratic MethodTwo thoughts on the Socratic method (or whatever we call Q&A teaching)
PrawfsBlawg (By Howard Wasserman) — Professor Wasserman (Florida International Law) shares his thoughts on the Socratic method.
Read More about Two thoughts on the Socratic method (or whatever we call Q&A teaching)Something Borrowed: Interdisciplinary Strategies for Legal Education by Deborah L. Borman & Catherine Haras
Legal Skills Prof Blog (By Scott Fruewald) — The author shares a recent Journal of Legal Education article by Deborah L. Boreman (University of Arkansas Little Rock Law) and Catherine Haras, that discusses what legal education can learn from other disciplines regarding teaching and student learning styles.
Read More about Something Borrowed: Interdisciplinary Strategies for Legal Education by Deborah L. Borman & Catherine HarasVisual Aids for the Law Classroom
Law Teaching Blog (By Aaron Caplan) — Professor Caplan (Loyola Law) shares a series of presentations on how visual aids can be used to improve learning in the classroom.
Read More about Visual Aids for the Law Classroom“Being Human To My Students And Letting Them Know I Care”
Best Practices for Legal Education (By Jessica N. Haller) — Author shares a blog post from the Institute for Law Learning and Teaching by professor Jane Korn (Gonzaga Law) that suggests professors ask first-year law students about their experience in law school so far. Korn notes that these simple questions can lead to conversations that make…
Read More about “Being Human To My Students And Letting Them Know I Care”Assessing Legal Research Skills: A Fresh Approach
Law Teaching Blog (By Eric Voight) — Professor Voigt (Faulkner Law) presents his method of training first-year law students to research a legal issue without guidance through an online research exam.
Read More about Assessing Legal Research Skills: A Fresh ApproachA Pedagogical Interlude
Legal History Blog (By Caroline Shaw) — Professor Shaw (Bates College) provides various teaching techniques and tips to help teachers to transition students to write more in-depth and nuanced analyses. She provides advice on how to encourage students in the brainstorming process and ease nervousness in writing.
Read More about A Pedagogical InterludeThe Myth of the College or University Professor Uninterested in Teaching
Dorf on Law (By Michael C. Dorf) — Professor Michael C. Dorf (Cornell Law) tackles the misconception that university professors are indifferent to teaching. He argues that while it is true that the current university model rewards research over teaching, the large majority of professors take great pride in their teaching.
Read More about The Myth of the College or University Professor Uninterested in TeachingGetting to Know Your Students
Best Practices for Legal Education (By Jessica Haller) — Author shares an article by Professor Sandra Simpson (Gonzaga Law) on the Institute for Law Teaching website which describes the methods to understand student personalities and study habits to create an effective learning environment that benefits students and faculty.
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