Abstract:
Theories of learning and pedagogical approaches are the guide for educational systems in the classroom training involved in legal education. Knowledge of the general principles of these theories and pedagogical approaches can help the teachers use their knowledge more effectively according to various learning situations. Law consists of diverse areas such as commercial law, public law, and civil and criminal law that are linked to each other. Thus, teaching legal studies should encompass theory and pedagogical approaches that fulfill the subject requirements, by building some contemporary techniques best suited for the subject and which enhance the teaching and learning process. Teaching law is a complex process as revealed by different teaching approaches, a profession that must adapt to the specific needs of learners, the nature of the subject taught and the general context of the training in as much as the act of learning is a common activity. Therefore, the law teacher must choose and use the most effective and efficient teaching methods and employ context-based instructions throughout the program to achieve the desired educational objectives. This article reviews the literature on the main theories and pedagogical approaches used to facilitate the teaching and learning of law and basically highlights the added value of the combination of pedagogical approaches.
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