Problem based learning in legal education: Intentionally overlooked or merely misunderstood

Abstract

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT is widely considered to be central to student achievement. Unfortunately, however, on modules with large numbers of students, there is not sufficient time for academic staff to provide written feedback to all students on a regular basis. It is proposed that a potential solution to this problem is the provision of online multiple‐choice questions (MCQs) which generate detailed feedback to students who attempt them. This article critically analyses the implementation of online MCQs as a form of formative assessment on an undergraduate level three equity and trusts module. It is argued that MCQs, when prepared in the light of relevant academic theories and implemented appropriately, are a means by which deep learning can be stimulated and tested with sufficient rigour, and are therefore a suitable method of formative assessment at undergraduate level. It is also argued that there are significant advantages to be gained from making the MCQs and feedback available to students online. Analysis and synthesis of available data from the module in question bears out these arguments, suggesting that the provision of online formative assessment in this manner is indeed beneficial to students.     

坚持不懈地深入开展反腐败斗争

在执政、改革开放和发展社会主义市场经济条件下,如何坚持不懈地开展反腐败斗争,是党和人民共同关注的一个重大课题。以江泽民同志为核心的党中央,在科学地总结我们党过去开展反腐败斗争的成就和经验的基础上,针对改革开放和现代化建设发展的新形势、新特点,提出了一系列的开展反腐败斗争的理论及方针政策,形成了一个初步完备的体系,对于我们在新世纪继续坚持不懈地肃贪惩腐兴廉具有重要的指导意义。     

公安培训法律教学贴近执法实践之设想

公安培训教育是提高在职公安干警业务素质的重要途径之一。然而，目前的公安培训存在着诸如教材内容陈旧、缺乏针对性及理论与实践脱节等不足。要提高培训效果，使公安培训教学更加贴近执法实践的需要，在教材的选择和教学方法等方面，都要针对不同教学对象的特点，围绕提高学员执法能力及法律素质和法律意识的目的，有针对性地组织教学。针对公安教育的特点，对专业课教师实行定期换岗交流制度及选聘高素质的兼职教师，这是提高教学质量的一个重要方法。     

票据伪造的民事法律后果

票据伪造的民事法律后果，是一个比较复杂的问题。它涉及到票据效力、票据权利的效力问题，也涉及到因对票据伪造效力的法律评价，以及所引起的民事权利、义务和责任问题，同时，还涉及到善意当事人之间的利益衡平问题。本文主要讨论票据行为伪造的民事法律后果，涉及有关票据权利与义务的问题和付款人付款行为和真实签章人的票据义务履行的法律后果问题。     

论东北亚区域制度化合作的外部干预与内部制约

区域制度化合作的程度反映区域一体化的水平,同时也反映了各国经济、社会、政治诸多层面的合作状况和合作远景。后冷战时代,国际格局的变化为区域性制度化合作创造了发展的空间。国际组织和制度、跨国公司等一些新兴行为体的作用越来越大,这些行为体对于区域制度化合作发挥了先行的效用。同时,东北亚区域制度化合作存在来自外部与内部的干预,区域制度化合作本身制度遵守与网络形成等方面的障碍。但和平与发展的时代特征将为这一地区制度化合作前景提供契机。     

Measuring the frequency occurrence of handwritten numeral characteristics—An expanded list

In the third of a series of studies and reports, the authors expand on the frequency occurrence proportions of various handwritten features. The first study culminated in the publication of “Measuring the Frequency Occurrence of Handwriting and Handprinting Characteristics.” That study was followed by “Measuring the Frequency Occurrence of Handwritten Numeral Characteristics.” The premise of this current and future follow‐up studies is to expand on the initial lists of information incrementally by expanding the number of features and the number of writers. This study expands on the list of numeral features. A total of 34 numeral features was selected by the authors as candidates for this study and tested through an attribute agreement analysis. Based on the results of the testing, 17 new features have been added to the list of proportions. The original 1410 handwritten numeral specimen forms were utilized and pared to 1024 to obtain a proper population sampling for the United States. Interdependency testing was conducted on 783 pairs of inter‐character numerals. A coefficient of correlation between ?0.2 and +0.2 was found in 534 (68.20%) of these pairs. As of this report, there are now a total of 42 numerals with measured frequencies of occurrence. This material has already borne fruit as the combined frequency of occurrence studies were explained during an unsuccessful exclusion hearing in court with an explanation as to how these studies support the reliability of forensic document examination.     

数字化转型期学术期刊的功能与定位

本文认为学术期刊内生于学术生态系统,重点论述在数字化、网络化发展如火如荼的大背景下,学术期刊在学术领域中的功能与定位,从传播功能、社会功能和学术评价功能三个方面考察学术期刊传统功能的新变化,为进一步开展学术期刊改革提供相关政策建议.     

日本国立大学改制评介

日本高等教育领域内的国立大学独立行政法人化改革以国会立法的方式推行,有关法规自2003年10月1日开始生效,从2004年4月起,日本所有国立大学的身份将“独立行政法人化”。这是一项制度性变革,影响到日本国立大学的各个方面,对我国高等教育的改革和科学规划具有借鉴意义。     

微量生物物证提取套装在现场微量血痕DNA检验中的应用

目的探讨微量生物物证提取套装应用于提取现场微量血痕DNA的检验效果。方法将静脉血制成地面血痕。分别应用微量生物物证提取套装法和普通法提取血痕。分别于恒温摇床放置2、24、48、72、96h(每组50份)进行血痕DNA检验,对比各组检验结果。结果恒温摇床上分别放置24、48、72、96h后,微量生物物证提取套装法的DNA检出率(分别为100.00%、100.00%、100.00%、96.00%)均高于普通法(分别为62.00%、26.00%、10.00%、0),差异均具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。恒温摇床上放置2h,两种方法的DNA检出率差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论微量生物物证提取套装可有效提升放置时间较久的现场微量血痕的检出率和检出时限。