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TEACHING ABOUT JUSTICE, LAW, AND CITIZENSHIP ?

C100

There are numerous strategies for incorporating law-related, social justice, and citizenship dimensions into the

formal and informal school curricula. This course explores a variety of methods for teaching legal concepts,

citizenship and social responsibility, and critical thinking processes to students from grades 1 to 12, specifically

using strategies such as case studies, mock trials, literature, mediation, negotiation, and justice circles. Students

are introduced to innovative ways to engage and challenge students around issues of social justice and

citizenship responsibility. The course also provides an overview of online law resources and website

information.

PREREQUISITE(S):

60 hours of credit including 6 hours in Education courses. Teaching experience is

recommended.

TExT(s):

Cassidy, W., and Yates, R. (Eds.). (1998).

Let's Talk About Law in Elementary School

Detselig Enterprises.

Cassidy, W., and Yates, R. (2005).

Once Upon a Crime: Using Stories, Simulations, and Mock Trials to Explore Justice

and Citizenship in Elementary School

Detselig Enterprises Ltd.

REQUIREMENTS:

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Assignment 1 (individual work)

5%

Assignment 2 (individual work)

5%

Assignment 3 (individual work)

10%

Assignment 4 (individual work)

10%

Assignment 5 (individual work)

15%

Assignment 6 (individual work)

15%

eLive Discussions

10%

Final Exam

30%

REQUIREMENTS

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Students requiring accommodations as a result of a disability, must contact the Centre for

NOTE:

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Students with Disabilities (778-782-3112 or csd_office@sfu.ca ).

DELIVERY MODE:

Print

FirstClass Computer Conferencing

eLive

(To view computer requirements for this course, go to www.sfu.ca/code, click on "CODE

Courses/Outlines," then department name to find the online course outline. Then click on the

"computer requirements" link.)

MODE OF

DELIVERY

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n/a

NOTE:

SUPPLEMENTARY

Course materials and service fee

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$40.00

FEES:

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Deposit for additional materials ?

$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 goSFU.

1300 West Mall Centre ?

Phone: 778.782.3524

Web: www.sfu.calcode ?

Toll Free in Canada: 1.800.663.1411