An Active Learning Smorgasbord for Teaching Evidence

Journal of the Australasian Law Teachers Association, Vol. 4, No. 1/2, 2011

ANU College of Law Research Paper No. 12-03

11 Pages Posted: 20 Jan 2012

Date Written: December 1, 2011

Abstract

The challenge of teaching evidence or civil procedure is to devise a classroom experience that provides students with the contextual background of courtroom dynamics and opportunities for active engagement. This paper describes a variety of techniques that are effective for transforming the traditional law lecture into an interactive experience. Theme songs animate the classroom; high-impact images improve students’ ability to recall and relate doctrinal information to their experience; and quiz games and question slides and video give students to opportunity to actively engage in in-class legal decision-making. The techniques described here can be used together or separately to create an active learning experience that provides context for understanding and motivation for advanced study.

Suggested Citation

O'Brien, Molly Townes, An Active Learning Smorgasbord for Teaching Evidence (December 1, 2011). Journal of the Australasian Law Teachers Association, Vol. 4, No. 1/2, 2011, ANU College of Law Research Paper No. 12-03, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1988568

Molly Townes O'Brien (Contact Author)

ANU College of Law ( email )

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory Territory 0200
Australia
02-6125-0437 (Phone)

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