K242 SGDU6043 KUMP C LEGAL ASPECTS IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT

The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the legal aspects pertaining to educational management particularly in Malaysia. Students are required to analyze certain provisions under the Education Act 1996, discuss selected rules; regulations and the penalties adhered to the provision of the education act and regulations It focuses on the rules, procedures and the legal aspects in relation to conduct and discipline at school management. Issues related to law of tort and negligence of teachers would be discussed based on court cases and current issues. The law of natural justice and procedure to take action on students discipline will also be discussed based on Malaysian education regulations and court cases. Students are required to propose action plan to implement the safe school concept and legal risk management at school to avoid teachers from being sued in court. Students are also required to understand and analyze teachers code of ethic and provision in the Public Service (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations, 1993 (Amendment 2002) in order to be a highly professional and ethical teacher.