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CENTRE FOR ONLINE AND DISTANCE EDUCATION ?
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
SUMMER TERM 2010 COURSE OUTLINE ?
EDUC 445-4 (EDUCATION)
LEGAL CONTEXT OF TEACHING
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C100
This course is designed to provide students, teachers, counsellors and school administrators with a
comprehensive understanding of the legal issues and potential legal liabilities encountered in the British
Columbia public school system. Special attention is devoted to the numerous legal aspects connecting law and
education. Topics include: constitutional foundations and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
understanding student, parent and teacher rights; violence in schools; freedom of expression, the Charter, and
censorship in schools; and the legal considerations concerning copyright and the Internet.
REQUISITE(S):
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60 units.
TEXT(S):
Crook, K.
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Truscott, D. (2007). Ethics and Law for Teachers (1st
Canadian ed.). Thomson/Nelson.
REQUIREMENTS:
Assignment 1
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15%
Assignment 2
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15%
Assignment 3 (Research paper) ?
207o
eLive discussions
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207o
Final exam
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REQUIREMENTS To review the exam schedule go to: www.sfu.ca/code.
NOTE:
Students requiring accommodation as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for
Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or csd_office@sfu.ca
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DELIVERY MODE:
Print
WebCT
eLive
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Speakers and a microphone or a headset are required to use eLive.
DELIVERY
NOTE:
SUPPLEMENTARY
Course materials and service fee ?
$40.00
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Deposit for additional materials
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$35.00
Note: Every distance course includes a CODE package containing assignment deadlines and other information.
Please pick it up at the Centre or ask that it be mailed when registering on Student Information System (SIS).
1300 West Mall Centre
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Phone: 778.782.3524
www.sfu.cafcode
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Toll Free in Canada: 1.800.663.1411
Last updated: 2/25/2010
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Fax: 778.782.4964
