1. SPRING SEMESTER 2007 COURSE OUTLINE
    2. LAW IN THE CURRICULUM
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
SPRING SEMESTER 2007 COURSE OUTLINE
EDUC 448-4 (EDUCATION)
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LAW IN THE CURRICULUM
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There are numerous strategies for incorporating law-related, social justice, and citizenship dimensions
into both formal and informal school curricula. This course explores a variety of methods for teaching
legal concepts, citizenship and social responsibility, processes, and skills to students of all ages, from K
to 12, specifically using strategies such as case studies, mock trials, fairytales, mediation, negotiation,
and justice circles. It provides innovative and fun ways to integrate legal learning into the classroom to
create engaging, challenging learning activities for students. The course also provides an overview of
online law resources and web site information.
PREREQUISITE:
EDUC 401/402 or EDUC 446.
TEXT(S):
Cassidy, W., and Yates, R. (eds)
Let's Talk About Law in Elementary School
Detselig Enterprises (1998)
Cassidy, W., and Yates, R. Once Upon a Crime: Using Stories, Simulations, and Mock Trials to Explore
Justice and Citizenship in Elementary School
Detselig Enterprises Ltd. (2005)
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REQUIREMENTS:
Assignment 1 (individual work) ?
570
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Assignment 2 (individual work) ?
1070
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Assignment 3 (individual work) ?
1070
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Assignment 4 (individual work) ?
157o
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Assignment 5 (individual work) ?
257o
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Assignment 6 (individual work) ?
157o
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Assignment 7 (individual work) ?
20%
REQUIREMENTS NOTE:
Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact
the Centre for Students with Disabilities (604-291-3112 or csdo@sfu.ca
).
DELIVERY MODE:
Print
FirstClass Computer Conferencing
MODE OF DELIVERY NOTE:
SUPPLEMENTARY FEES:
Course materials and service fee ?
$40.00
Deposit for additional materials ?
$25.00
Note: Every distance course includes a CODE package containing assignment deadlines and other
information. Please pick it up or ask that it be mailed when registering on goSFU.
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Last updated: 10/18/2006
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