Developing a skills course for distance law students
Loading...
Authors
Slabbert, M.
Issue Date
2009
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Law graduates , Skills deficit , Skills course for law students , Distance learning facility , Open distance learning policy of Unisa
Alternative Title
Abstract
Law graduates entering the profession are not ready for the demands of a legal practice. There is a general skills deficit, especially in the areas of numeracy and literacy. This prompted the University of South Africa to implement a skills course for law students. The development of the module was challenging, considering the fact that Unisa is a distance learning facility. The open distance learning policy of Unisa is discussed, as well as the challenges of designing a skills module in this context. Statistics on the module, after 18 months of implementation, will also be highlighted.
Description
Citation
Slabbert, M. 2009,'Developing a skills course for distance law students', Progressio, vol. 31, no. 1 & 2, pp. 46-57.
Publisher
Unisa Press
License
Journal
Volume
Issue
PubMed ID
DOI
ISSN
0256-8853