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SIMQ$RASER UNIVERSITY
FALL SEMESTER 2003 COURSE OUTLINE
EDUC 446-4 (EDUCATION)
LAW FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER
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During the course, you will learn about the Canadian legal system, have the opportunity to do
some legal research online, and practise solving legal problems. You will also look at several
areas of substantive law.
Prerequisite: 60
credit hours.
TEXT(S):
Yates, R. and Bain, P..
Introduction to Law in Canada
(2nd ed.). Prentice-Hall, 2000.
REQUIREMENTS:
Assignment 1: 750 - 1,000 word essay
15%
Assignment 2: 500 word case brief
15%
Assignment 3: 500 - 750 word essay
15%
Assignment 4: 1,000 word essay
15%
Assignment 5: group classroom project
30%
Participation
10%
DELIVERY MODE: print
FirstClass (mandatory)
Knowledge Network (optional)
Library support (optional)
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SUPPLEMENTARY FEES: Course materials and service fee
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$40.00
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Deposit for additional materials
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$0.00
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1300 West Mall Complex
computer (see over) Q. CD player
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Phone: 604-291-3524 ?
Toll free in BC: 1-800-663-1411
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Audio cassette player
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2 telephone (teleconference) ?
Fax: 604-291-4964
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Website: www.sfu.calcde
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Centre for Distance Education
Simon Fraser University, West Mall Centre, Room 1300
604-291-3524 or 1-800-663-1411 (within BC)
Computer Requirements: FirstClass
This course requires active online participation in
FirstClass
(an online computer conferencing tool).
On-campus computer facilities are available. If you are using your own computer, these are the
minimum
computer requirements:
Software & Other
• Internet connection
•
FirstClass
software (described and provided in
your course materials)
Hardware
o
PC with
Windows 95
or later OR Mac
with
System 8.6
or later
o 1OMBRAM
o 6 MB free disk space
o 28.8-baud modem (56 K or higher is
recommended)
E3 CD ROM drive
FirstClass Access & Accounts
Access to
FirstClass
begins the week before classes begin.
• SFU
students:
Use your SFU computing account ID and password to log into
you don't have an SFU computing ID, get it online at <http: / /my.sfu.ca
>.
• OU
students:
Your
FirstClass
ID consists of the letters "ou" followed by your first and last
names. Letters should be all together, in lower case, with no spaces in between (e.g., John
Doe's ID would be
oujohndoe).
Your password is your OU student number.
Connecting to the Internet from Home
• You are responsible for setting up your connection, either through SFU or your own
external Internet service provider (ISP) (e.g., Telus, Shaw, etc).
• For information on Internet service available through SFU, please consult the Academic
Computing Services (ACS) web site: <http://www.sfu.ca/acs/modems/index.htm
>.
• The subsidized modem hours allotted to you (four hours of access per credit hour) may not
be sufficient to complete the required course work.
• A voucher system has been implemented to allow students to pay for continued modem
access on 604-677-6678 (after your subsidized access is used up). Vouchers may be
purchased from campus bookstores in increments of $20. At 60 cents per hour, each voucher
is good for approximately 33 hours. Instructions are included with the voucher. See
<http://www.sfu.ca/acs/modems/index.htm
> for more information.
General
• Prior computer knowledge is expected (i.e. ability to save files, install programs, and
maintain your computer). Familiarity with the Internet, e-mail, and related applications is
strongly recommended.
• Support is not available for general computer problems (e.g., operating system, hardware).
Need help?
• FirstClass
support: <help@firstclass.sfu.ca
> or 604-291-5575
• Help with SFU computing accounts: <help@sfu.ca
>, 604-291-3230, or visit AQ 3148
Revised June 24, 2003 ?
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CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION ?
Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University
WMC 1300 291-3524
EDUCATION 446-4
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LAW FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Canadian law and
legal institutions. The course is designed to prepare B.C. teachers to teach Law
12, the law component of the social studies curriculum and the consumer and
business education courses. Elementary teachers and university students also
may find the course useful in preparing them to understand the Canadian legal
system. The course includes an overview of the history and sources of Canadian
law, an examination of its legal institutions and their processes as well as an
introduction to the main areas of substantive law including criminal, family, tort,
contract, commercial and property law. Course assignments encourage students
to investigate legal institutions and services and to research legal concerns in
their own communities and to become involved in a legal education resource
network.
In order to complete the course requirements, students will need access to
the Internet, and will learn FirstClass, the program used to gain access to course
readings, communicate with the tutor/marker, and collaborate with student
colleagues.
PREREQUISiTE: 60 credit hours.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Yates, R., Yates, R. & Bain, P.
Introduction to Law in Canada (2' ed.).
Prentice
Hall, 2000.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is delivered online using a computer conferencing
system called FirstClass Intranet Client. Access to a computer and modem
is required. Please see reverse for detail&
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Assignment
1 - 750 - 1000 word essay
15%
Assignment
2 - 500 word case brief
15%
Assignment
3 - 500 - 750 word essay
15%
Assignment
4 - 1000 word paper
15%
Assignment
5 -
group classroom project
30%
Participation -
10%
Please note that collaborative work is required for some assignments.
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES: Course Materials & Service Fee $30
06/29/01
Centre for Distance Education
Simon Fraser University
WMC 1300
291-3524 or 1-800-663-1411 (within BC)
Computer Requirements
This course requires active participation over the internet. Students must have access to a computer and the
internet. Students wishing to connect to the internet from home computers are responsible for connecting to
either SF0 or an external Internet Service Provider (ISP). Information on connecting to SF0 through modem
dialup lines is available at the Academic Computing Services (ACS) web site:
<http:llwww.sfu.calacs>
Phone numbers for ACS are 291-3234 (Burnaby) or 291-5030 (Harbour Centre).
2.
On-campus. computer facilities are available. If you are using your own computer,
Minimum Computer
Requirements
are:
Hardware
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-
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Software
• Macintosh running System 7.1 or
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• Email (e.g. Eudora, Outlook Express or equivalent)
higher
OR
PC with Windows
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• Internet Browser (e.g. Netscape or Internet Explorer)
95/98/NT
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• FirstClass Conferencing System (available free of
• 16 MB RAM
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charge to students registered in this course)*
• 10 MB free disk space
• 28.8 baud modem
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*Described in course materials
• Internet Connection
• CD-ROM drive
General
• Prior computer knowledge is expected (i.e. ability to save files, install programs and maintain your
computer).
• Familiarity with the internet and related applications is highly recommended.
3.
Please Note:
• Support for general computer problems such as operating system difficulties and hardware problems is
not available.
• If you are having problems getting started with FirstClass, you may drop in to Teaching and Learning
Technologies (WMC 1340) from
9:00 AM
to 3:00
PM
during the first week of classes. Students enrolled
in Distance Education courses and unable to access the Burnaby campus may email
<help@lirstclass.sfu.ca >
for assistance.
• The subsidized modem hours allotted to students each semester are not normally sufficient to complete
the required course work.
• A voucher system has been implemented to allow students to pay for continued modem access on
291-4721 (after your subsidized access is used up). Vouchers may be purchased from the campus
bookstores and are sold in increments of $20. At 60 cents/hour, each voucher is good for
approximately 33 hours. Instructions are included with the voucher.
• For complete information on SFU's Modem Access Policy, check the ACS web site above.
•
Out of town students only:
It is recommended that students residing outside the Lower Mainland
contact a local Internet Service Provider (ISP) since using SFU dialup services will result in
additional long-distance charges. Check your local yellow pages under "Internet" for listings.
For further information about computer requirements, contact Teaching and Learning Technologies by email
at <help@firstclass.sfu.ca >
Revised February 7, 2001 ?
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CENTRE FOR DISTANCEUCATION
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Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University
WMC 1300 291.3524
EDUCATION 446-4
LAW FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Canadian law and
legal institutions. The course is designed to prepare B.C. teachers to teach Law
12, the law component of the social studies curriculum and the consumer and
business education courses. Elementary teachers and university students also
may find the course useful in preparing them to understand the Canadian legal
system. The course includes an overview of the history and sources of Canadian
law, an examination of its legal institutions and their processes as well as an
introduction to the main areas of substantive law including criminal, family, tort,
contract, commercial and property law. Course assignments encourage students
to investigate legal institutions and services and to research legal concerns in
their own communities and to become involved in a legal education resource
network.
In order to complete the course requirements, students will need access to
the Internet, and will learn FirstClass, the program used to gain access to course
readings, communicate with the tutor/marker, and collaborate with student
colleagues.
PREREQUISITE: 60 credit hours.
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Yates, R., Yates, R. & Bain, P.
Introduction to Law in Canada (2' ed.).
Prentice
Hall, 2000.
PLEASE NOTE: This course is delivered online using a computer conferencing
system called FirstClass Intranet Client. Access to a computer and modem
is required. Please see reverse for details.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Five assignments worth 15% each, one assignment worth 20%, and the
remaining 5% will be based on your own evaluation of the course, the student
collaboration process, and the tutor/marker's assessment of your participation in
that process.
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course Materials & Service Fee
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$30
10/11/00
Centre
Simon Fraser
for Distance
University
Education ?
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WMC 1300
291-3524 or 1-800-663-1411 (within BC)
Computer Requirements
I. This course requires active participation over the internet. Students must have access to a computer and the
Internet. Students wishing to connect to the internet from home computers are responsible for connecting to
either SFU or an external Internet Service Provider (ISP). Information on connecting to SFU through modem
dialup lines is available at the Academic Computing Services (ACS) web site:
<http://www.sfu.ca/acs >
Phone numbers for ACS are
291-3234
(Burnaby) or
291-5030
(Harbour Centre).
2.
On-campus computer facilities are available. If you are using your own computer,
Minimum Computer
Requirements are:
Hardware ?
Software
• Macintosh running System 7.1 or
?
• Email (e.g. Eudora, Outlook Express or equivalent)
higher
OR
PC with Windows ?
• Internet Browser (e.g. Netscape or Internet Explorer)
95/98/NT
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• FirstClass Conferencing System (available free of
• 16 MB RAM
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charge to students registered in this course)*
• 3OMB free disk space
• 28.8 baud modem
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in course materials
• Internet Connection
• CD-ROM drive
General
• Prior computer knowledge is expected (i.e. ability to save files, install programs and maintain your
computer).
• Familiarity with the internet and related applications is highly recommended.
3. Please Note:
Support for general computer problems such as operating system difficulties and hardware problems is
not available.
Drop-in introductory tutorials for FirstClass Conferencing are available at the LohnLab (WMC 1340)
from 9:00
AM
to 3:00
PM
during the first week of classes. Students enrolled in Distance Education
courses and unable to access the Burnaby campus may email <help@firstclass.sfu.ca
> for assistance.
The subsidized modem hours allotted to students each semester are not normally sufficient to complete
the required course work.
• A voucher system has been implemented to allow students to pay for continued modem access on
291-4721 (after your subsidized access is used up). Vouchers may be purchased from the campus
bookstores and are sold in increments of $20. At 60 cents/hour, each voucher is good for
approximately 33 hours. Insi.ructions are included with the voucher.
• For complete information on SFU's Modem Access Policy, check the ACS web site above.
•
Out of town students only:
It is recommended that students residing outside the Lower Mainland
contact a local Internet Service Provider (ISP) since using SFU dialup services will result in
additional long-distance charges. Check your local yellow pages under "Internet" for listings.
For further information, contact the LohnLab by email at <help@firstclass.sfu.ca
>
Revised October 21, 2000 ?
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CENTRE FOR DISTANCDUCATION ?
Faculty of Education
Simon Fraser University
WMC 1300 291-3524
EDUCATION 446-4
?
LAW FOR THE CLASSROOM TEACHER
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Canadian law and
legal institutions. The course is designed to prepare B.C. teachers to teach Law
12, the law component of the social studies curriculum and the consumer and
business education courses. Elementary teachers and university students also
may find the course useful in preparing them to understand the Canadian legal
system. The course includes an overview of the history and sources of Canadian
law, an examination of its legal institutions and their processes as well as an
introduction to the main areas of substantive law including criminal, family, tort,
contract, commercial and property law. Course assignments encourage students
to investigate legal institutions and services and to research legal concerns in
their own communities and to become involved in a legal education resource
network. Students will be introduced to some of the legal resource materials
available for classroom use and will have the option of communicating with each
other in teleconference sessions.
PREREQUISITE: 60 credit hours.
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Case, Roland et a!,
Understanding Charter Decisions: A Guide to Judicial
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Reasoning and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, 1989.
British Columbia Ministry of Education,
Law 12 Graduation Program
Curriculum Guide, 1997.
Yates, R., Yates, R. & Bain, P. An Introduction to Law in Canada (2
nd ed.),
2000.
PLEASE NOTE: Access to an audio cassette player is required.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Students must complete seven assignments, which involve five biweekly
written responses to unit readings and audio lectures, one community activity
report, and a 10 - 15 page legal research report.
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course Materials & Service Fee
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$30
Deposit for Additional Materials
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$20
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