Tag: ed and the law

            “… Teachers practice their profession in a fishbowl… Once educators decide to use Facebook or any other similar social medial, it is imperative that they understand that they are about to expand their fishbowl exponentially and that they will be held responsible professionally for their personal posts and online activity.”[1] Does a teacher’s online activity on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, and MySpace, have any bearing on their abilities within the classroom walls? Many schools divisions, parents, and community representatives are saying yes. Social networking has increased exponentially over the past decade… Read More

EXAM FORMAT: – 5 Terms of Reference – 1 Case Study Question – 4 Long Answer * No short answer questions TERMS OF REFERENCE 1 ) Nexius – Incidents requiring disciplinary action must show a direct connect between the   questionable behaviour and how it affects your duties as a teacher – There are three levels:    a) Rational Nexius (inappropriate jokes at a Christmas party)    b) Sufficient Nexius (    c) Substantial Nexius (drinking alcohol with students) 2 ) Fundamental Freedoms – Section 2 of the Charter – Freedom of conscience & religion – Freedom of thought, belief,… Read More

     The following is a presentation put together by myself and another education student from our, Educators & The Law course. It is not intended to be a stand-alone presentation and will be shared with our class during a lecture/discussion by the two of us. It includes:– Introduction of the Case– Terms of Reference (applicable to our case)– Legal Summary (what happened, court’s ruling)– Assessment of the Ruling (our opinion)– Implications (what this means for teacher’s in the field) * Slideshare changed the font so some of the formatting is a little wonky and the embed YouTube clip doesn’t… Read More

     The following are the case studies that will be reviewed in my Educator and the Law course this week: Quick Law 3 Winans, Jay. (2004). “Broken leg in Football Game: School Supervision Adequate“ Overview:– Grade 4 student playing tackle football at recess with 15-20 students – Rough sports like tackle football were banned at the school – While participating, the student’s leg was broken – Parents charged the school, it was dismissed – Playground supervisor was responsible for acting as a reasonable   parent (in loco parentis)  – Supervisor was present, aware and capableCommentary/Opinion:– I am glad to see a… Read More

     The following are the case studies that will be reviewed in my Educator and the Law course this week: Quick Law 2 Tannahill, Julie. (2008). “Sniffer Dog Violates Student’s Privacy”.Overview:– The school had a zero tolerance policy for drugs & alcohol, as such, the   principal invited the local police to search the school with use of “sniffer dogs”– While police searched the school, students & teachers were informed via the   PA system and were instructed in remain in the classroom during the search– A backpack in the gym was found to have bags of marijuana, other drugs and … Read More