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Law and Ethics for Australian Teachers
About this book
Getting to grips with law and policy can be daunting for beginning and established teachers alike. Law and Ethics for Australian Teachers provides an overview of the professional, legal and ethical issues teachers may encounter in the classroom and the broader school environment. This book breaks down the relevant case law, as well as state and territory legislation and policy, in an accessible way to help readers navigate these complex issues. It covers topics including duty of care and mandatory reporting, work health and safety issues, family court orders and parenting plans, suspensions and exclusions, and criminal law issues. Each chapter features case studies, definitions of key terms, detailed scenarios and end-of-chapter questions to help readers understand a wide range of professional issues. Written by a team of authors with both teaching and legal expertise, Law and Ethics for Australian Teachers is an essential resource for pre- and in-service teachers.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-title
- Acknowledgement of Country
- Title page
- Copyright information
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction: Overview of the Australian legal system
- Chapter 1: Duty of care inside and outside of the school
- Chapter 2: Privacy issues
- Chapter 3: Anti-discrimination within the school context
- Chapter 4: Work health and safety issues
- Chapter 5: Orders and parenting plans under family law
- Chapter 6: Child protection and mandatory reporting
- Chapter 7: Suspensions and exclusions
- Chapter 8: Criminal law matters in the school
- Chapter 9: Cyberbullying and other online problems
- Chapter 10: General ethical responsibilities of teachers
- Chapter 11: Professional regulation and teacher registration
- Chapter 12: Disciplinary proceedings against teachers
- Chapter 13: Protections afforded to teachers
- References
- Index