Incorporating Adult Learning Theory into Law School Classrooms: Small Steps Leading to Large Results

Anderson, Linda S.

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Incorporating Adult Learning Theory into Law School Classrooms: Small Steps Leading to Large Results

Linda S. Anderson

Stetson University College of Law

2006

Appalachian Law Journal, Vol. 5, p. 127, Spring 2006

Abstract:
This article explores aspects of adult learning theory that can be easily applied to law school teaching. It briefly addresses the landscape of legal education today: the traits of law students, pressures to change legal education, and the need to make legal education more effective. After describing several specific principles of adult education, the article offers concrete suggestions for incorporating these ideas by making small changes in the law school classroom that specifically address some of the current concerns about legal education.

Number of Pages in PDF File: 23

Keywords: learning theory, legal education, adult learning

JEL Classification: I20, I21

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Date posted: March 25, 2008

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Anderson, Linda S., Incorporating Adult Learning Theory into Law School Classrooms: Small Steps Leading to Large Results (2006). Appalachian Law Journal, Vol. 5, p. 127, Spring 2006. Available at SSRN: http://ssrn.com/abstract=1113043

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Linda S. Anderson (Contact Author)

Stetson University College of Law ( email )

1401 61st Street South
Gulfport, FL 33707
United States