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Teaching The Ethical Values Governing Mediator Impartiality Using Short Lectures, Buzz Group Discussions, Video Clips, A Defining Features Matrix, Games, And An Exercise Based On Grievances Filed Against Florida Mediators, Paula M. Young Prof.
Paula Marie Young Prof.
In my earlier article – Teaching Professional Ethics to Lawyers and Mediators Using Active Learning Techniques, 40:1 Sw. L. Rev. ___ (forthcoming 2010) -- I discussed the barriers to learning about professional ethics, especially in the law school context, possible approaches to teaching professional ethics including the objectives of a course, the stages of learning in the context of professional ethics training, the design of an active or interactive learning environment, and various teaching methodologies. I then focused on several professional ethics courses in which the professors used active learning techniques to impart the knowledge, skills, and values of the …
Teaching Professional Ethics To Lawyers And Mediators Using Active Learning Techniques, Paula M. Young
Teaching Professional Ethics To Lawyers And Mediators Using Active Learning Techniques, Paula M. Young
Paula Marie Young Prof.
The article discusses the barriers that exist to learning about professional ethics in the law school environment. It next considers possible approaches to teaching legal and mediation ethics to new and experienced practitioners. I found only one article on techniques for teaching mediation ethics. Otherwise, mediation instructors cover the topic from time to time at the major dispute resolution conferences. In the face of this gap in the literature, I have considered by analogy the articles about active learning in law school courses designed to teach legal and judicial ethics. The article surveys advanced and innovative techniques for teaching legal …