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- Title
Psychological Theories of Educational Engagement: A Multi-Method Approach to Studying Individual Engagement and Institutional Change.
- Authors
London, Bonita; Downey, Geraldine; Mace, Shauna
- Abstract
The article introduces a methodological approach to studying the psychological engagement of law students in the U.S. drawn from research and theory in the field of psychology. It provides some preliminary insights into the types of experiences and factors that may compromise engagement versus those that foster investment and success. The study showed that experiences that increased students' sense of engagement included peer support, the acknowledgement of their concerns by faculty members, and their growing mastery of the subject matter. The authors conclude that law schools would benefit from greater diversity, and the introduction of more collaborative and cooperative pedagogic practices.
- Subjects
UNITED States; LAW students; LEGAL education; LAW school curriculum; PSYCHOLOGY; PARTICIPATION; LAW teachers; JUSTICE administration; EDUCATIONAL innovations; UNIVERSITIES &; colleges
- Publication
Vanderbilt Law Review, 2007, Vol 60, Issue 2, p455
- ISSN
0042-2533
- Publication type
Article