문제중심학습법을 활용한 법학교육 -모의수업의 내용과 관찰을 중심으로-

Abstract

The author introduces 'Problem Based Learning ('PBL') comparing with a case

method and a problem method. Then he conducts two pilot classes on

constitutional law and commercial papers to see the possibility of its application

to legal education. Four students participate in two pilot classes respectively, in

which meet four times for one topic each. After monitoring those classes, he

concludes that PBL can enhance the effectiveness of learning in legal education

and finds three merits; PBL assists students to play a more active role in the

class, induces students to solve problems independently, and makes the learning

situation real. The demerit of PBL, he observes, is that it is a costly method as

students should spend more time and institutions should provide more manpower

and materials. He suggests more empirical researches on alternative teaching

methods, including PBL, to a lecture in legal education.