EDUCATION LAW AND ETHICS
LAW5EDU
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students locate their knowledge of the professional practice of teaching within the context of the legal and ethical environment in which they, as teachers, will operate. Students will develop an understanding of the sources of law and of legal and non-legal obligations, including ethics, with which they must comply as teaching professionals. Students will develop an advanced understanding of the legal and ethical obligation to maintain their skills and knowledge and to maintain professional networks. Students will engage in a series of case studies through which they will critically analyse the application of legal and non-legal principles and practices to the physical and psychological safety of students and others in the school environment, the safe, responsible and ethical use of IT in learning and teaching, responsible and confidential interactions with the school community and the processes, limitations and consequences of risk analysis.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Francine Rochford
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Undergraduate students who wish to enroll in this subject require coordinator approval
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Law and Education ebook | Prescribed | Various | NA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Examine and develop advanced understanding of the legislative, common law and ethical context in which effective, sensitive and confidential engagement of parents and carers in the educative process occurs.
- Activities:
- Concept presentations and case study exercises, reading and analysis of primary and secondary legal materials, assessment tasks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of legislative requirements to maintain student safety and develop and evaluate strategies that support students' physical and psychological well-being and safety
- Activities:
- Concept presentations, individual student reading of primary and secondary materials, online discussions to clarify and evaluate strategies, assessment tasks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Critically analyse legislative and ethical frameworks in which ICT in learning and teaching occurs and advanced understanding of strategies available to support the safe, responsible and ethical use of ICT in learning and teaching.
- Activities:
- Concept presentations, individual student reading of primary and secondary materials, online discussions to clarify and evaluate strategies, assessment tasks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Demonstrate critical understanding of the professional learning needs of teachers to improve practice, including an understanding of the role of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers and the appropriate sources of professional learning.
- Activities:
- Modelled through analysis of written cases, on-line discussion, concept presentations readings and assessment tasks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Develop knowledge and understanding of the legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes affecting teaching and teachers
- Activities:
- Modelled through analysis of written cases, on-line discussion, concept presentations readings and assessment tasks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Critically understand the necessity for teachers to broaden their professional knowledge and practice through interaction with external professionals and community representatives.
- Activities:
- Concept presentations, individual student reading of primary and secondary materials, online discussions to clarify and evaluate strategies, assessment tasks.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Online, 2019, Summer 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Francine Rochford
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 07
One 4.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Response to a case study raising ethical and legal issues (word equivalent 2500 words) | To be submitted and marked online. No hard copy submission required. | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Draft analysis of policy and practice (part A) word equivalent 1000 words | To be submitted and marked online. No hard copy submission required. | 15 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Final analysis of policy and practice (part B) word equivalent 2000 words | To be submitted and marked online. No hard copy submission required. | 40 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Online, 2019, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Francine Rochford
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Response to a case study raising ethical and legal issues (word equivalent 2500 words) | To be submitted and marked online. No hard copy submission required. | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Draft analysis of policy and practice (part A) word equivalent 1000 words | To be submitted and marked online. No hard copy submission required. | 15 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Final analysis of policy and practice (part B) word equivalent 2000 words | To be submitted and marked online. No hard copy submission required. | 40 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Online, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Francine Rochford
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Response to a case study raising ethical and legal issues (word equivalent 2500 words) | To be submitted and marked online. No hard copy submission required. | 45 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
| Draft analysis of policy and practice (part A) word equivalent 1000 words | To be submitted and marked online. No hard copy submission required. | 15 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Final analysis of policy and practice (part B) word equivalent 2000 words | To be submitted and marked online. No hard copy submission required. | 40 | 03, 04, 05, 06 |