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LEGL500 Introduction to Education Law

10 cp
Prerequisites Nil
Teaching Organisation 2 hours per week for twelve weeks or equivalent, plus up to 2 hours self-directed learning, depending on the students background.

Education in the 21st Century must occur in the context of the law. Principals, teachers, students and parents are increasingly aware of the importance of legal rights and responsibilities, although they do not always fully understand them. Government, unions, insurers and the media are also giving more attention to legal obligations in education. Consequently, educational administrators and teachers are expected to manage legal issues.

This unit provides an understanding of the way law is made and applied in Australia. It seeks to give students greater confidence with legal concepts and language and to introduce students to the legal framework which surrounds education.

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