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EDUCATION 488-4
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SPECIAL TOPICS:
LAW
IN THE CURRICULUM
Spring Semester ?
Instructor: Wanda Cassidy
January 7 - April 1/86
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Phone: ?
291-4484/3395
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 8:20 p.m.
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Location:
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Law-related topics, concepts and skills can be found in the elemantax and secondary
school curriculum in B.C. in subjects such as Language Arts, Social
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Consumer Education and, of course, Law 11. Teachers also teach legal concepts
through the informal curriculum - the way classrooms are managed, cor lict is resolved
and student participation is sought.
Education 488-4, "Law in the Curriculum" is a methodology course. It purpose is to
provide teachers and prospective teachers with an overview of law's r lationship and
importance to the curriculum and to provide the opportunity for educa.. rs to examine
and participate in a wide variety of strategies useful for teaching 1 :al topics and
concepts in the classroom. The course is suited to both elementary a-.1 secondary
school teachers and those experienced and inexperienced in teaching 1:
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justificiation for teaching law in the sc ols
law and the curriculum, formal and infoni
unit development in law
basic skills of legal research
classroom strategies such as: rtrck trials, simulations,
case law method, debate, use of a-v, concc:t presentation
community resources
materials review and development
evaluation in law-related education
The occasional field trip will also occur.
Requirements:
Simulation and
mock
trial participation. Development of a short
curriculum unit on law. A couple of short, written assignments
related to
class
topics. Readings and attendance.
Materials: ?
A source book of readings will be made available at a cost of
$20.00.
Eligibility: Educ. 401/2 or the equivalent of a first teaching practicum or
permission from the instructor.