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Legal education strategies, legal teaching tips, theoretical learning paradigms, practical teaching ideas, formal vs. informal teaching discussions, educational role of paralegals
The Mermaid's Purse is an educational blog focusing on legal education strategies and tips for law students, referred to as 'baby sharks'. Authored by Andrew Henderson, a lecturer, lawyer, and researcher based in Canberra, the site offers a wide range of content aimed at enhancing law teaching and learning. Topics covered include theoretical learning paradigms, practical teaching ideas, and critical discussions on the teaching approaches in law schools. For instance, discussions revolve around overcoming barriers in teaching, the role and tasks of a paralegal, and the notion of a ‘perfect law student’. The site also explores the hidden curriculum in legal education and regularly examines judicial learning processes and formal versus informal teachings among other educational aspects.
