Teaching Family Law: Reflections on Pedagogy and Practice

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the teaching of family law from a varied international perspective, exploring ways of teaching the diverse range of topics and examining teaching in different jurisdictions. It is an essential reading for legal scholars, researchers, and postgraduate students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 25 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate realm of teaching a diverse array of family law topics, while also exploring the unique opportunities and challenges that arise when teaching family law in different jurisdictions from a diverse international perspective. Authored by esteemed legal scholars, this text fills a significant gap in the scholarship by providing a thorough and systematic analysis of the teaching of family law.

The first part of the book explores innovative approaches to teaching the wide range of topics within the field of family law. It showcases the diverse methodologies employed by instructors, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary teaching that incorporates feminist perspectives, the philosophy of teaching, legal positivism, empirical research, and critical legal theory. By adopting such an approach, the book aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of family law and its various aspects.

The second part of the book takes a closer look at teaching family law in different jurisdictions. It provides valuable insights into policy and practice in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and South Africa. Through illustrative examples of best practices in teaching family law, this section highlights the strategies employed by instructors to engage students and promote learning.

This book is a valuable resource for legal scholars, researchers, and postgraduate students interested in family law and legal education. It offers a wealth of knowledge and insights that will enhance their understanding of the field and contribute to their academic pursuits. The comprehensive analysis and diverse perspectives presented in this text make it an essential read for anyone seeking to advance their knowledge and expertise in family law.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032307572