Thinking Like a Lawyer

Topic: Curriculum and Instruction
Instructor: Rachel Eicher
Method: Online (PDS)
Sponsor: AU Northwest Center
Center Offered: Northwest Pd

Course Description:

Thinking Like a Lawyer: Teaching Critical Thinking in Schools – An Online Book Study

Discover how to empower students with the tools of critical thinking through this engaging online book study of Thinking Like a Lawyer: A Framework for Teaching Critical Thinking to All Students by Colin Seale. This course offers educators practical strategies to develop critical thinking skills across all grade levels and subjects, enabling students to analyze, question, and reason like a lawyer.

Participants will explore methods for embedding critical thinking into everyday teaching practices, fostering equity in education, and equipping students with skills that transcend the classroom. Through guided readings, discussions, and reflective exercises, educators will learn how to prepare their students for a world that demands thoughtful, informed decision-making.

This course is ideal for teachers who want to inspire their students to think critically and confidently while making learning more equitable and engaging.

Questions regarding course please contact Rachel Eicher, at reicher@wbesc.org  

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact Cheryle Basinger, PhD at cbasinge@ashland.edu

Course Documents:
Tuition: $185
Timespan of Course:
December 1, 2024 to August 20, 2025
Contact E-mail: reicher@wbesc.org

Meeting Times

  • Day and Time of Meeting: 
    Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 5:30am to Sunday, August 31, 2025 - 5:30am
    Location of Meeting: 
    ONLINE

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Course Number: EDU 6360 L4
Academic Term: 25/GW
Academic Level: GW
Semester Hours: 1
Subject: EDU


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