CENTRE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION .
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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SPRING SEMESTER 2004 COURSE OU
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TLINE
EDUC 448-4 (EDUCATION)
LAW IN THE CURRICULUM
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The justification and practice of law-related education in the K-12 curriculum are the subjects of this
methodology course. Students will examine the place of law in the curriculum, existing resources
and appropriate teaching strategies and will have the opportunity to develop unit plans and
curriculum materials. Emphasis is on developing and implementing law-related programs in the
classroom.
Prerequisite: 60
credit hours.
TEXT(S):
Cassidy, Wanda and Yates, Ruth (eds.) Let's Talk About Law in Elementary School.
Calgary: Detselig Enterprises, 1998.
Wassermann, Selma. Introduction to Case Method Teaching. New York: NY Teachers College,
Columbia University 1994.
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REQUIREMENTS:
Assignment 1 (group and individual)
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20%
Assignment 2 (group)
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15%
Assignment 3 (individual)
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15%
Assignment 4 (individual)
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15%
Assignment 5 (individual)
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15%
Assignment 6 (individual)
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20%
REQUIREMENTS NOTE:
DELIVERY MODE: print
FirstClass computer conferencing
MODE OF DELIVERY NOTE:
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course materials and service fee $40.00?
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Deposit for additional materials
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$25.00
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If one or more of these symbols appear at the top of this page, it indicates an equipment requirement:
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1300
West Mall Complex
computer (see over) Q CD player
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0 TV (Knowledge Network)
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Phone: 604-291-3524
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Toll free in BC: 1-800-663-1411
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internet access
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9 Audio cassette player '. W telephone (teleconference)
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Fax: 604-291-4964
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Website: www.sfu.ca/cde
Centre for Distance Education
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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
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Internet connection
Li
FirstClass
software (described and provided in
your course materials)
Hardware
Li
PC with
Windows 95
or later OR Mac
with
System 8.6
or later
1OMBRAM
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6 MB free disk space
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28.8-baud modem (56 K or higher is
recommended)
o CD ROM drive
FirstClass Access & Accounts
Access to
FirstClass
begins the week before classes begin.
• SFU
students:
Use your SFU computing account II) and your SFU student # to log into
if you don't have an SFU computing ID, get it online at <http: / /my.sfu.ca
>.
OU students:
Your
FirstClass
ID and password is your OU student number.
Connecting to the Intern etfrom 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.calacs/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.calacs/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 October 2003 ?
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