Legal Aspects Of Educational Administration
- Education
- 800 level
- 2 credit units
- 396 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces graduate students to the legal and regulatory frameworks governing educational administration in Nigeria. It explores key concepts of education law, the Nigerian judicial system, and the organizational control of education. Students will examine fundamental rights, negligence, torts, and defamation within the context of school administration. The course also covers teacher registration, school record keeping, and relevant case laws, equipping students with the knowledge to navigate legal challenges in educational settings.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 208 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor marked assessments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EDA854, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EDA854 · UNIT 1: NIGERIAN JUDICIAL SYSTEM
In distance learning, the study units are specially developed and designed to replace the university lecturer. Hence, you can work through these materials at your own pace, and at a time and place that suits you best. Visualize it as reading the lecture instead of listening to a lecturer.
What you should be able to do
- Understand the legal framework governing education in Nigeria.
- Apply legal principles to administrative decisions in schools.
- Identify and address legal issues related to student and teacher rights.
- Minimize legal risks and liabilities in school administration.
- Promote ethical and responsible conduct in educational settings.
- Analyze and interpret relevant case laws and legislation.
What it prepares you for
- School Principal
- Education Administrator
- Education Officer
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Consultant
- Education Sector
- Government Agencies
- Non-profit Organizations
- Legal Services
- Policy Development
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Some Legal Issues In School Administration
Unit 2: Negligence and Student personnel Administration
The unit requires understanding of complex legal concepts such as duty of care, breach of duty, proximate cause, and various defenses, making it challenging to apply in practical scenarios.
- Module 3: Some Legal Issues In School Administration
Unit 4: Defamation and School Communication
The unit involves understanding legal concepts such as libel, slander, privilege, and malice, and applying them to different communication scenarios, which requires careful analysis and interpretation.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 39 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Education Law and the Nigerian Education System
Unit 1: Nigerian Judicial System · 3 hours
Understand the structure of the Nigerian court system.. Identify the functions of different courts.. Analyze education-related case laws.. Explain legal procedures in civil actions..
- Week 2Module 1: Education Law and the Nigerian Education System
Unit 2: Concept of Education Law · 3 hours
Define education law and its characteristics.. Classify different types of law (public vs. private, civil vs. criminal).. Identify the purposes and sources of education law.. Analyze the role of the constitution, regulations, and case laws..
- Week 3Module 1: Education Law and the Nigerian Education System
Unit 3: Organisational Control of Education in Nigeria · 3 hours
Describe the structure of the Nigerian education system.. Discuss the management of education at federal, state, and local levels.. Outline the roles and responsibilities of each government level in the UBE program.. Explain factors influencing education (historical, economic, sociological, political, geographical, international)..
- Week 4Module 1: Education Law and the Nigerian Education System
Unit 4: Nigerian Education Laws · 3 hours
Identify colonial education ordinances.. Enumerate UPE and UBE laws.. List specific laws in the Constitution affecting education.. Highlight laws related to primary, secondary, and tertiary education.. Explain laws on education-related matters..
- Week 5Model 2: The Law, the Learner and the Teacher
Unit 1: Fundamental Rights and Education · 3 hours
List fundamental rights as per the 1999 Constitution.. State conditions for abridging rights.. Enumerate rights of children as per the 1959 UN declaration.. Analyze case laws on fundamental rights in education..
- Week 6Model 2: The Law, The Learner and The Teacher
Unit 2: Fundamental Rights of Students and Punishments · 3 hours
Identify punishments violating student rights.. Enumerate principles for administering punishment.. List different types of punishment in schools.. Explain each type of punishment.. Analyze case laws related to student discipline..
- Week 7Model 2: The Law, The Learner and The Teacher
Unit 3: Legal Issues in Teachers Contract/Employment · 3 hours
Define contract and its elements.. Enumerate rules for offer and acceptance.. Discuss termination of teaching offers.. Explain terms like probation and tenure.. Analyze legal issues in teacher employment contracts..
- Week 8Model 2: The Law, The Learner and The Teacher
Unit 4: Student Control and Discipline in Schools · 3 hours
Explain the concept of student control.. Discuss issues in discipline.. Explain the 'in loco parentis' doctrine.. List types and causes of indiscipline.. Analyze guidelines on student punishment..
- Week 9Model 2: The Law, The Learner and The Teacher
Unit 5: Control and Discipline of Teachers · 3 hours
List disciplinary measures against teachers.. Enumerate acts constituting professional misconduct.. Highlight objectives of the Teachers' Code of Conduct.. State UNESCO/ILO recommendations on teacher status.. Explain the roles of the Teachers Investigating Panel and Disciplinary Committee..
- Week 10Module 3: Some Legal Issues in School Administration
Unit 1: Legal Basis for Teachers' Registration · 3 hours
State the vision and mission of TRCN.. Explain TRCN's responsibilities, programs, and activities.. List qualifications, mode, and documents for registration.. Discuss requirements for license renewal.. Mention circumstances for registration expiration and cancellation..
- Week 11Module 3: Some Legal Issues In School Administration
Unit 2: Negligence and Student personnel Administration · 3 hours
Explain negligence in school administration.. Explain elements of negligence.. Discuss defenses in negligence actions.. Explain why schools should keep records of students and their activities.. List relevant records to be kept in schools.. Analyze case laws of negligence..
- Week 12Module 3: Some Legal Issues In School Administration
Unit 3: Tort and Educational Administration · 3 hours
Define tort.. Distinguish tort from crime and contract.. Explain vicarious liability.. Classify torts.. Cite relevant case laws in tort..
- Week 13Module 3: Some Legal Issues In School Administration
Unit 4: Defamation and School Communication · 3 hours
Explain defamation of character.. List and discuss types of defamation.. State elements of defamation.. Enumerate and discuss defenses in defamation actions.. Discuss invasion of privacy.. Cite case laws regarding defamation..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed summaries for each unit, focusing on key legal terms and concepts.
- Review case studies and apply legal principles to hypothetical scenarios.
- Practice essay questions on fundamental rights, negligence, and defamation.
- Develop timelines of key legislation and court decisions affecting education.
- Form study groups to discuss complex topics and share insights.
- Prioritize understanding of the 1999 Constitution and relevant education laws.
- Create flashcards for legal terms and definitions.
- Practice analyzing legal scenarios and identifying potential liabilities.
- Review all TMAs and feedback from your tutor.
- Allocate time for thorough revision of all modules.
- Focus on understanding the implications of legal principles for practical school administration.
- Create concept maps linking legal concepts to real-world situations in schools.
- Review past exam papers to understand question formats and difficulty levels.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EDA854 about?
This course introduces graduate students to the legal and regulatory frameworks governing educational administration in Nigeria. It explores key concepts of education law, the Nigerian judicial system, and the organizational control of education. Students will examine fundamental rights, negligence, torts, and defamation within the context of school administration. The course also covers teacher registration, school record keeping, and relevant case laws, equipping students with the knowledge to navigate legal challenges in educational settings.
How many units does EDA854 have?
EDA854, Legal Aspects Of Educational Administration, has 14 units across 3 modules, over 396 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EDA854?
EDA854 carries 2 credit units, at 800 level in Education.
Is EDA854 hard?
EDA854 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does EDA854 take to study?
About 208 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is EDA854 assessed?
EDA854 is assessed by assignments, tutor marked assessments and final examination.
What can I do with EDA854?
School Principal, Education Administrator, Education Officer, Policy Advisor and Legal Consultant.