Heads and Hearts: The Teaching and Learning Environment in Law School.

Hess, Gerald F.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ657587

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0022-2208

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Heads and Hearts: The Teaching and Learning Environment in Law School.

Hess, Gerald F.

Journal of Legal Education, v52 n1-2 p75-111 Mar-Jun 2002

Explores why the teaching and learning environment in law schools is so important. Reviews models of effective teaching and learning environments, and articulates eight components of an optimal classroom environment for legal education: respect, expectations, support, collaboration, inclusion, engagement, delight, and feedback. (EV)

Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Higher Education, Law Schools, Legal Education (Professions), Teacher Student Relationship, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A