Judicial Faculty Development Seminar
This course focused on challenges and opportunities for judicial education in the aftermath of the pandemic and considering the realities faced by today's judiciary. Through a mix of presentations, practical problems and interactive exercises, participants learned about: best practices in adult education and experiential learning as they apply to the judiciary; overarching objectives judicial education should pursue in light of current judicial needs; the integration of digital resources and blended learning techniques into educational programming; judicial education relating to Indigenous laws and legal orders; and pedagogical tips and tricks to ensure that judges get the most out of in person education. Throughout the program, participants were given the opportunity to discuss and apply what they learned in small group workshops.
Number of Participants: 11
Overview
This practical seminar was addressed to judges who are involved in the planning and delivery of judicial education. It was intended to promote the integration of best practices in the planning, design, and delivery of professional development programs for judges.
Objectives
The purpose of this seminar was to equip judges with the knowledge, skills, and social context awareness to contribute meaningfully to the design, development, and delivery of effective and engaging judicial education programs.
Summary
This course focused on challenges and opportunities for judicial education in the aftermath of the pandemic and considering the realities faced by today's judiciary. Through a mix of presentations, practical problems and interactive exercises, participants learned about: best practices in adult education and experiential learning as they apply to the judiciary; overarching objectives judicial education should pursue in light of current judicial needs; the integration of digital resources and blended learning techniques into educational programming; judicial education relating to Indigenous laws and legal orders; and pedagogical tips and tricks to ensure that judges get the most out of in person education. Throughout the program, participants were given the opportunity to discuss and apply what they learned in small group workshops.