Law and Ethics for Australian Teachers

Provides an overview of the professional, legal and ethical issues teachers may encounter in the classroom and the school.

Mark Butlin (Author), Noeleen McNamara (Author), Kerrie Anglin (Author)

9781108724760, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 28 June 2021

296 pages
24.7 x 17.5 x 1.6 cm, 0.504 kg

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.

Introduction: Overview of the Australian Legal System
1. Duty of Care Inside and Outside of the School
2. Privacy Issues
3. Anti-Discrimination Within the School Context
4. Work Health Safety Issues
5. Orders and Parenting Plans Under Family Law
6. Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting
7. Suspensions and Exclusions
8. Criminal Matters in the School
9. Cyberbullying and Other Online Problems
10. General Ethical Responsibilities of Teachers
11. Professional Regulation and Teacher Registration
12. Disciplinary Proceedings Against Teachers
13. Protections Afforded to Teachers.

Subject Areas: School/community relations & school/home relations [JNKP], Organization & management of education [JNK], Educational strategies & policy [JNF]