An Active-Learning Approach to Teaching the Undergraduate Psychology and Law Course
- 1 April 1996
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Teaching of Psychology
- Vol. 23 (2) , 76-81
- https://doi.org/10.1207/s15328023top2302_1
Abstract
This article describes an active-learning approach to teaching an undergraduate psychology and law course specifically designed to improve critical-thinking skills. After reviewing the concepts of active learning and critical thinking, we describe the course and present data and observations regarding its success. Finally, we discuss strategies for handling problems that may arise when teaching a psychology and law course using this approach.Keywords
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