Moving Classroom Participation Beyond “Please Raise Your Hand”
We remember 10% of what we read, 30% of what we see, and 90% of what we do. This suggestsContinue Reading
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An educational revolution: Should students depose the traditional master of classroom?
Legal education has long been associated with an intimidating learning environment: rigid course structures, competitive classmates and highly qualified professors.Continue Reading
The elephant in the room: Teaching students who don’t know what’s going on
It’s no secret: not every student will be prepared for every single class. As a law student, you constantly haveContinue Reading
A “pass/fail” grading system can be the “A+” grading system for law school
In a recent sociological study, Kathryne M. Young poignantly describes how law students typically feel like hitting an “intellectual wall”Continue Reading
Before you go “On your mark …”: Instructors and constructive feedback
According to students, the most significant task an instructor has is to provide feedback. Recently, I, myself, had the occasionContinue Reading
Giving pass-fail grading a pass
Pass-fail grading is commonly presented as an alternative to letter grading that can minimize student stress and anxiety. In theirContinue Reading
Réfléchir comme un avocat : Réflexion sur l’acquisition des habiletés pratiques dans les ateliers d’intégration
Dans ce billet, je me penche sur la distinction souvent faite entre l’apprentissage de notions dites « pratiques » etContinue Reading
Should McGill’s Faculty of Law make a pass at a pass-fail system
“Given that the time and stress associated with grading has the potential to distract instructors from other, more meaningful aspectsContinue Reading
Teaching for anxiety
In a 2017 mental health survey of the Faculty of Law, 89% of students reported having experienced psychological and physicalContinue Reading
How can we support student learning in law school? Upper-year students share their thoughts
As part of a recent major curriculum renewal at McGill University’s Faculty of Law, the Faculty created a first-year courseContinue Reading
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