EDUC Outline

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(E01.00)

Phone: 904-4480

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5:30-9:20 pm at Harbour Centre Campus

PREREQUISITE: 60 credit hours

DESCRIPTION

Legal themes and principles are embedded in the school curriculum, from kindergarten to grade 12. Courses

such as social studies, language arts, science and consumer education include substantial law content. In

addition, students learn about the law through the informal curriculum of the schools - school policies and

practices.

Law-related education (LRE) helps students understand the role law plays in society, and the relationship

between law and democratic principles e.g. the Rule of Law, citizens' rights and responsibilities, fairness, due

process, diversity and equality. LRE also teaches children about those aspects of law that affect their daily

lives e.g. family relationships, workplace issues and consumer issues. LRE is also associated with higher

order thinking e.g. differentiating information, weighing evidence, making reasoned arguments, justifying a

decision (Cassidy 2000); Ferguson 1997; Kuehn, Yates and Mainville

Course Description

This course is a methodology course, and addresses various ways to teach law in engaging ways throughout

the curriculum. Students taking this course should have some background in teaching or curriculum

development.

Topics include:

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The purpose and nature of LRE

Curriculum connections

Teaching law in engaging ways

Simulations and role play

The case study method

> Accessing resources (community, internet, etc.)

- Alternate Dispute Resolution

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Developing classroom resources

Requirements

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Resources Investigation -15%

- Field Study Presentation -

15%

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School Board Simulation - 10%

- Mock Trial or Mock Appeal Participation in Courthouse —20%

- Major Project —30%

- Attendance Participation - 10%

Readings

- Cassidy, Wanda and Ruth Yates (eds.) Let's Talk About Law in Elementary School. Calgary: Detselig

Enterprises,

1998 isbn:

1550591568

Additional student and instructor identified readings to be purchased at the first class for $40

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