Using Controversial Mock Trials in "Psychology and Law" Courses: Suggestions from Participants.

Werth, James L., Jr.; Harvey, James; McNamara, Rebecca; Svoboda, Andrea; Gulbrandson, Raina; Hendren, Jennifer; Greedy, Tiffany; Leybold, Christie

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ERIC Number: EJ663683

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 2002

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Using Controversial Mock Trials in "Psychology and Law" Courses: Suggestions from Participants.

Werth, James L., Jr.; Harvey, James; McNamara, Rebecca; Svoboda, Andrea; Gulbrandson, Raina; Hendren, Jennifer; Greedy, Tiffany; Leybold, Christie

Teaching of Psychology, v29 n1 p20-24 Win 2002

Describes a mock trial focused on Jack Kevorkian and an euthanasia case that was included in a psychology and law course. Discusses the course format, provides the reactions to the mock trial by students and consultants, and includes suggestions for improving the mock trial. (CMK)

Descriptors: Active Learning, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational Strategies, Euthanasia, Higher Education, Laws, Psychology, Questionnaires, Undergraduate Students, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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