Teachers and the Law: Diverse Roles and New Challenges, 5th Edition

An invaluable resource for teachers and other education professionals, Teachers and the Law provides the legal knowledge necessary to fulfill multiple roles and to succeed in the modern Canadian classroom. Teachers will be equipped to address a wide range of issues, including technology and social media, harassment, bullying, censorship, Indigenous education, privacy, equality, and more. This edition reflects updated legislation relating to the ever-evolving rights of teachers, students, and parents, as well as emphasizing the impact that courts and human rights tribunals have in shaping educational policies and practices. It also features updated coverage of both societal and national challenges facing today’s teachers, including the use of technology in classrooms, increases in school violence, the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. Chapter 1: Introduction to the Legal Framework Chapter 2: Teachers as Parents Chapter 3: Teachers as Educational State Agents Chapter 4: Teachers as Guardians of Equality Chapter 5: Teachers as Agents of the Police Chapter 6: Teachers as Social Welfare Agents Chapter 7: Teachers as Employees Chapter 8: The Role of Technology in the Classroom and Beyond Chapter 9: The Modern Teacher: Adapting to Evolving Realities Appendix 9A: A Framework for Ethical Decision Making