: In a previous article, I wrote about the benefits of simulations in jump-starting learning. In this article, I want to focus on one specific aspect of simulation: the use of simulated clients. Medicine has long used simulated patients to help students develop practical skills and bedside manner. The use of simulated clients to support law studentlearning is a more recent development. Through the pioneering work of Paul Maharg and others, simulated clients have become an important educational tool in legal education in Canada and around the world. Rather than discussing the history of simulated clients or the training they . . . [more] The post Beyond Role Playing: How Simulated Clients Enhance Learningappearedfirst on Slaw
: Key Takeaways: Pioneering Investment in Education: French and Canadian Funds Boost LIS In a groundbreaking move reshaping the landscape of higher education, the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) secures a transformative investment exceeding £10 million from prestigious entities, including a French Grand Ecole and a Canadian Pension Fund. This strategic partnership marks a significant step towards fostering interdisciplinary learning and preparing students for the multifaceted challenges of the modern world. Reinforcing Interdisciplinary Learning: A Strategic Investment The infusion of funds from prominent institutions underscores the growing recognition of interdisciplinary education’s importance in cultivating well-rounded graduates equipped to address complex global issues. The post Revolutionary Investment Alert: Major Funds Join Hands to Transform UK Education! appearedfirst on Business Today
: A longstanding sore spot in the world of dispute resolution is the gap between education and experience. For decades now, I have encountered mediation students eager to put their learning to work only to struggle to find the opportunity to do so. For those pursuing the ADR Institute of Canada’s Qualified Mediator (Q.Med) designation in Ontario, this real-life experience criterion is often the most elusive. After all, who would select a mediator with no experience? I touched upon this question slightly in this column years ago when I questioned the value of mediators promoting their mediation counts . For aspiring . . . [more] The post You Get Out What You Put In: All Is Fair in Love and Mediation appearedfirst on Slaw