The synopsis of Professor Gould's Teaching Methods lies in Cognitive Learning Theory that posits that law students may reach a level of mastery in essay writing, if they are sufficiently scaffolded, through expert guidance, to understand the intricacies of legal doctrine.  

The beginning levels of instruction are based heavily on Cognitivist Theory, buttressed with Learning Styles theory.  As students progress in their knowledge, Constructivist Theory, especially Cognitive Apprenticeship Learning, is emphasized.  The theory of Minimalism addresses the issues of student time constraints, while The Reader Expectation Approach allows students to develop an effective writing style.  Finally, learner-centered formative assessment opportunities give a significant boost to mastery-level learning.

The casebook-Socratic method is ubiquitous in legal education.  Just as ubiquitous is the lack of solid educational / learning theory supporting the casebook method.  The unique needs of today's computer-integrated law student demand a re-thinking of effective teaching and learning strategies.  Professor Gould's unique and innovative Teaching Methods employ the use of a diverse Learning Sciences perspective, and provides valuable solutions to students seeking Computer-Based Teaching Strategies for their legal studies.

Professor Gould is a Nationally Recognized Legal Learning Expert. He formerly Directed the Academic Support Program at Concord University School of Law, and has taught hundreds of students through his Online Legal Learning Programs and Legal Learning Boot-Camps. 

Professor Gould has been nominated as one of the Best Law Teachers in America, in a recent study conducted by Professor Michael Hunter Schwartz, of Washburn University School of Law.

THE LAW PROFESSOR

BIO

PROFESSOR GOULD CONTEMPLATES THE FUTURE

OF LEGAL EDUCATION, OUTSIDE THE DOORS

OF THE SUPREME COURT, OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.