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Abstract
Legal education is known for its use of the Socratic method. It appears, however, that the Socratic method may not be just for law students any more: American educators are now considering the method in the teaching of non-law school students. One perceived benefit of teaching by the Socratic method is that a student will learn by critical thinking rather than rote memorization. A major criticism of the method, however, is that a student may suffer low self-esteem from the perception that the method engages in ‘bullying’. The articles discussed in this literature review address the method in learning theory, the method in law school, criticisms of the method and proposals to use the method for non-law students. This article will analyze the Socratic method, the pros and cons of the method and its application outside of the law school.
European Journal of Law Reform |
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Artikel | What Critiques Have Been Made of the Socratic Method in Legal Education?The Socratic Method in Legal Education: Uses, Abuses and Beyond |
Keywords | Socratic method, legal education, learning theory, critical thinking, feminist pedagogy |
Authors | Christie A. Linskens Christie |
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