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Peer reviewedSpetz, Steven N. – History and Social Science Teacher, 1989
Argues that the emphasis in law courses on memorizing facts fails to teach the desired concepts of reasoning and problem-solving. Recommends the use of open-book tests. Suggests that because law is an imprecise subject, and there are no right or wrong answers, it should be taught in an open format. (LS)
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Foreign Countries, Instructional Effectiveness, Instructional Improvement
