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EEB436 The Law, Safe Schools and the Ontario Context (8)

Abstract

This subject introduces students to the ever-changing socio-cultural, political, historical, economic, linguistic, religious, regional, institutional, systemic context of Ontario in which their work is situated. It is intended to explore the role of a teacher as change agent and the importance of working for social justice and equity of access and outcomes for all learners. The inclusion of knowledge of education law is to ensure that teacher candidates understand their professional role, their duties, their legal and ethical responsibilities and the laws and regulations and policies which govern their conduct, professional relationships, legal obligations to students, families, colleagues and communities. 

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One termHD/FLSchool of Teacher Education

Enrolment restrictions

This subject is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Primary Education Studies.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to explore equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice and the key role of teachers in identifying and eliminating barriers and creating social change;
  • be able to critically examine the responsibility of teachers to take into consideration the histories and contemporary experiences of members of marginalized and/or under-serviced communities;
  • be able to understand and apply the professional, ethical and legal responsibilities of teachers;
  • be able to understand the teacher's role and responsibility in ensuring safe schools;
  • be able to understand the teacher's duty of care and duty to report;
  • be able to examine culturally relevant and responsive curriculum content, instruction and assessment using Ontario curricula to engage all students and promote healthy schools and the health and well-being of students and families;
  • be able to discuss and apply effective practices to incorporate culture, language, backgrounds and experiences, community knowledge and perspectives connected to identity, including students of First Nation, Metis and Inuit heritage, of multicultural identities and those marginalized due to sexual orientation and gender identity; and
  • be able to discuss social responsibility and environmental citizenship.
  • be able to understand their role in identifying students experiencing distress, reducing stigma and promoting positive mental health.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • The Ontario context.
  • Professional, ethical and legal responsibilities.
  • Equity, diversity, inclusion and eliminating barriers.
  • Duty of care.
  • Duty to report.
  • Healthy schools and well-being of students.
  • Social responsibility and environmental citizenship.
  • Effective practices to include all community members.
  • Promoting positive mental health

Specialised Resources

Students require a laptop computer and/or appropriate mobile device.

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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.