Discover how "lab-style" techniques can transform research instruction for undergraduates and graduates through the lens of legal research classes. This session explores integrating flipped classrooms with experiential learning, emphasizing hands-on exercises. This approach emphasizes active, practical exercises, encouraging students to experiment and think critically without fear of failure. We'll discuss implementation strategies, highlight key activities, and address challenges like feedback demands, scalability for large classes, and overcoming resistance from students and faculty. Join us to reimagine research instruction as an interactive, impactful experience tailored to diverse academic settings.
Participants will: 1. analyze the benefits and challenges of the flipped lab-style model, 2. evaluate different assessment strategies for providing meaningful experiences in a lab-style classroom, considering how to measure student progress based on effort and critical thinking rather than perfect answers. 3. reflect on their own teaching practices to identify areas where the flipped lab-style model can be incorporated to enhance student engagement.
