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GSB674 Law for Educational Managers

Updated: 11 August 2010
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Trimester 3 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is a UNE Supervised Examination held at the end of the teaching period in which you are enrolled.
Pre-requisites candidature in GradCertMgt or GradDipMgt or MBA or MEdAdmin
Co-requisites None
Restrictions MBA674
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Dan Riley (driley2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

Introduces students to the legal context of their administrative practice. Aims to provide insights into such issues as discrimination; confidentiality and disclosure; student, parental, employer and employee rights and responsibilities; and legal disputes and their resolution.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Schools and the Law
ISBN: 9781862876248
Butler, D. and Mathews, B., Federation Press 1st ed. 2007
Text refers to: Trimester 3 , Off Campus
Recommended Material
Optional 		Text(s):

Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Australian Schools and the Law
ISBN: 0455215189
Edwards, J., Knott, A. and Riley, D. (eds), LBC Information Services 1997
Note: A full copy is available on e-reserve.
Text refers to: Trimester 3 , Off Campus
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Assignment 1 30% 2000
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-2 GA: 2, 4
Assignment 2 30% 2000
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 3-4 GA: 5, 7
Final Examination 2 hrs 40%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 2, 4, 7

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate an understanding of the history of law in relation to education and the legal context of management practice;
  2. explain legal issues such as discrimination, negligence, bullying, confidentiality and freedom of information;
  3. demonstrate an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of students, parents, employers and employees;
  4. demonstrate an understanding of legislative requirements and guidelines.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
2 Communication Skills
Demonstrate quality of written expression by presenting well reasoned arguments. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Ability to locate and effectively use library and related resources. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
Develop research and synthesis skills and intellectual curiosity in the area of study. 		True True True
6 Problem Solving
Demonstrate ability to analyse data independently. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
Demonstrate ability to apply concepts in their current workplace. 		True True True
   

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