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Flipping the Teacher: Students Teaching Citation. A Work in Progress …. The Basic Idea. Use collaborative/group approach to teach citation Groups of students become experts on particular aspects of citation Groups of students teach their area of expertise to rest of the class. Why?.
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Flipping the Teacher: Students Teaching Citation A Work in Progress …
The Basic Idea • Use collaborative/group approach to teach citation • Groups of students become experts on particular aspects of citation • Groups of students teach their area of expertise to rest of the class
Why? • Passive learners • We teach process of acquiring knowledge • The flipping fad
Nothing New • See One, Do One, Teach One • Peer Instruction
Goals • Active Learning • Instill Habits of Life-Long Learners • Collaborative Learning
Why Citation? • “Instruction” already exists • Citation is not about knowledge or skills, but the ability to acquire knowledge and skills • Concrete/Achievable
Details • Groups of 3-4 students assigned one of 5 topics: • Cases • Statutes and Regulations • Secondary Sources • Signals, Subsequent History and Weight of Authority Parentheticals • Court Documents • Provided list of resources with which to “expertise” themselves • Group prepares lesson plan • Meets with me to discuss • Teaches class
Thoughts?? • Am I Crazy? • Will it work? • Suggestions?