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    EDUCATION 488-4
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    SPECIAL TOPICS:
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    IN THE CURRICULUM
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    Instructor: Wanda Cassidy
    January 7 - April 1/86
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    Phone: ?
    291-4484/3395
    Tuesdays, 4:30 - 8:20 p.m.
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    Location:
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    Law-related topics, concepts and skills can be found in the elemantax and secondary
    school curriculum in B.C. in subjects such as Language Arts, Social
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    udies, English,
    Consumer Education and, of course, Law 11. Teachers also teach legal concepts
    through the informal curriculum - the way classrooms are managed, cor lict is resolved
    and student participation is sought.
    Education 488-4, "Law in the Curriculum" is a methodology course. It purpose is to
    provide teachers and prospective teachers with an overview of law's r lationship and
    importance to the curriculum and to provide the opportunity for educa.. rs to examine
    and participate in a wide variety of strategies useful for teaching 1 :al topics and
    concepts in the classroom. The course is suited to both elementary a-.1 secondary
    school teachers and those experienced and inexperienced in teaching 1:
    ¶Lbpics will include:
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    justificiation for teaching law in the sc ols
    law and the curriculum, formal and infoni
    unit development in law
    basic skills of legal research
    classroom strategies such as: rtrck trials, simulations,
    case law method, debate, use of a-v, concc:t presentation
    community resources
    materials review and development
    evaluation in law-related education
    The occasional field trip will also occur.
    Requirements:
    Simulation and
    mock
    trial participation. Development of a short
    curriculum unit on law. A couple of short, written assignments
    related to
    class
    topics. Readings and attendance.
    Materials: ?
    A source book of readings will be made available at a cost of
    $20.00.
    Eligibility: Educ. 401/2 or the equivalent of a first teaching practicum or
    permission from the instructor.

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