Wise Interventions: A Searchable Research Database
Thanks to the work of social psychologists Gregory Walton (Stanford) and Timothy Wilson (Univ. of…
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Is There Time to Turn Things Around?
At my law school, it is 40 total days, and 23 class days, until the…
Starting from Scratch
Prototype program design is, by definition, imperfect and subject to enhancement and improvement. Don't deny yourselves or your students the benefit of your instincts.
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Neuromyths
The Legal Skills Prof. Blog had 2 excellent posts last week regarding metacognition. The posts…
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Law Success Instructor at St. Mary’s School of Law
St. Mary's School of Law is seeking a Law Success Instructor to work in their…
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New Faculty Positions at University of Richmond
The University of Richmond created 2 new faculty positions to help students develop both legal…
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Ritual Matters
Twenty times I've sat in the University ballroom in mid-semester, hearing welcoming speeches from representatives…
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The Charisma of Numbers
Today's Washington Post has a fascinating and disturbing article about the company HireVue and its…
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Productive Procrastination
Procrastination is a natural occurrence in the lives of highly productive individuals. Procrastination, as a form of managed delay, can generate productive and invigorating levels of adrenaline.
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Football Clichés to Use with Students
We are halfway through the best time of the year, college football season. As a…