Thoughts on Teaching about Justice: Creative Use of the Humanities Can Spark Student Interest in an Important Concept.

Starr, Isidore

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ERIC Number: EJ456524

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Publication Date: 1992

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Thoughts on Teaching about Justice: Creative Use of the Humanities Can Spark Student Interest in an Important Concept.

Starr, Isidore

Update on Law-Related Education, v16 n1 p3,28 Win 1992

Argues that the concept of justice offers many opportunities for creative teaching. Observes that historical and contemporary examples can help students understand the relationship among justice, power, and law. Suggests role playing and the study of legal symbols as means of helping students learn to comprehend legal concepts. (SG)

Descriptors: Drama, Due Process, Elementary Secondary Education, Justice, Juvenile Justice, Legal Problems, Police School Relationship, Power Structure, Role Playing, Symbolism, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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