Modeling Successful Behaviors
We all dream of new projects that could progress our programs, improve studying, or change…
Posted inAdvice Encouragement & Inspiration Miscellany
Listening to Learners
This may not be true in every law school, but at my school, things are…
The Month of the Janitor
January is the gateway between the old year and the new. The name “January” derives…
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Maintaining High Expectations
Norman Vincent Peale said “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among…
Posted inProgram Evaluation Teaching Tips
Use Finals Period to Reflect on Courses
Finals are starting, and if your office is like mine, most students only come around…
Posted inExams - Theory Teaching Tips
Are Model Answers Providing Effective Feedback?
Thank you to Sandra L. Simpson, Co-Director of the Institute for Law Teaching and Learning…
Threats and Challenges in Law School
Final exams. Olympic competition. Oral argument. Job interviews. The bar examination. These are all high-stakes…
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Updated Report on Learning
The National Academies recently released an update to their previous book How People Learn. The…
Japanese Math Teachers Could Be a Model for Improving Legal Education
Sputnik changed teaching forever. Falling behind the Soviet Union in the race to space caused…
Posted inAdvice Diversity Issues Miscellany
Lawyers in Academic Support: Part I
One thing that distinguishes law school culture from that of many other professional schools is…