Journal of Legal Studies Education 

About: Journal of Legal Studies Education is an academic journal published by Wiley-Blackwell. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Commercial law & Active learning. It has an ISSN identifier of 0896-5811. Over the lifetime, 333 publications have been published receiving 1974 citations. The journal is also known as: JLSE.

The courage to teach: exploring the inner landscape of a teacher's life

Abstract: Foreword to the Tenth Anniversary Edition ix Gratitudes xix Introduction: Teaching from Within 1 I The Heart of a Teacher: Identity and Integrity in Teaching 9 II A Culture of Fear: Education and the Disconnected Life 35 III The Hidden Wholeness: Paradox in Teaching and Learning 63 IV Knowing in Community: Joined by the Grace of Great Things 91 V Teaching in Community: A Subject-Centered Education 117 VI Learning in Community: The Conversation of Colleagues 145 VII Divided No More: Teaching from a Heart of Hope 169 Afterword: The New Professional: Education for Transformation 191 Notes 215 The Author 225 The Center for Courage & Renewal 227 About the CD 229 Index 231

Implementing Team‐Based Learning in an Introduction to Law Course

Abstract: Appearing under a variety of names, including most prominently collaborative learning and cooperative learning, it is in essence “the instructional use of small groups so that students work together to maximize their own and each other’s learning.” 2 Research shows that, compared to traditional competitive or individualistic learning environments, benefits of small group learning include higher student achievement, 3 greater use of higher level reasoning and critical thinking skills, 4 more positive attitudes toward the subject matter and satisfaction with the class, 5 and better interpersonal relationships among students and between students and instructor. 6

Strategies for reducing academic dishonesty

Abstract:  On the first day of class, and then, on a regular basis: o Distribute and review the course syllabus (you may also want to include a statement about academic honesty. A sample statement is available here: o Talk about your expectations for their academic behavior. o Clarify what constitutes a violation of the academic dishonesty policy. o Explain the serious sanctions imposed upon a student who is found responsible for violating the academic dishonesty policy. Give examples of sanctions and how they have an effect on the student’s judicial record. o Incorporate this topic into class sessions before test, homework, labs, etc. o Clearly articulate when group work is allowed, and clarify what ‘collaboration’ means. Give examples of acceptable and unacceptable collaboration. o Emphasize proper citation as an important part of the class. Give examples of how to cite sources, and encourage students to use the Writing Center.  Use multiple exams for different sections of classes.  Use different exams or homework sets each year.  Exclude the availability and use of electronic devices (phones, computers, pads, etc.) during testing.  If possible, stagger seating by both seat and row.  Play an active role in proctoring/monitoring your class.  Reduce the number of take-home exams.  Incorporate group presentations into your classes and grade based upon student assessment of each other’s contributions.  Emphasize to students the importance of including quotation marks for direct quotes and noting paraphrased and summarized passages (and their source) if they will be submitting their research notes to another student who will be writing the final paper.  Ask the student to incorporate personal experience and reflection in writing assignments.  Ask at departmental meetings for strategies your faculty colleagues use to lessen the likelihood of cheating, plagiarism, facilitation and/or fabrication.