COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

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Information on Course

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Course Name : LEGAL ASPECTS IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT (SGDU6043)

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Name(s) of Academic Staff:

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Dr Khaliza bt Saidin (Room 2.24 / 019-4043027) 01110630270

Rationale for the inclusion of the course in the programme:

This is a core course for the Master of Science (Educational Management) students to
equip them in the area of educational management and leadership.
Synopsis:
The aim of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the legal issues
pertaining to educational management particularly in Malaysia. It focuses on the rules,
procedures and the legal aspects in relation to the service matters, conduct and discipline
of public officers, school grant, registration of schools, teachers and employees, and
school governors. Issues related to procedure to take action on students discipline, and
negligence of teachers will also be discussed. 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.

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Objective(s) of Course : Students are expected to

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understand the rule and regulation in the school management system.

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develop awareness of current issues and trends in school liability and teacher
negligence.

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understand how to manage school based on the rules, regulations and procedures
efficiently.

Course Learning Outcomes:

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analyze the provisions provided in the Education Act 1996. (C4).

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analyze the provisions provided in the Malaysian education regulations,

Education (School Discipline) Regulations, 1959. (C4).

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analyze the Public Service (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations, 1993

(Amendment 2002). (C4)
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analyze the liability of schools,

negligence. (C4).

the causes and consequences of teacher

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discuss why school managers should be legally literate. (C5)

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propose action plan to implement the safe school concept and legal risk
management at school, and to avoid teachers from being sued by the parents. (C6)

Assessment Methods and Types:

Assessment: The course work consist of: Written individual assignment (20%) Written
group assignment (20 %) group presentation (10%) and quiz (10%). Final examination
(40%).

References:
Mohd. Ismail bin Othman. (2010). Undang-undang untuk pengetua dan guru besar Bentong,
Pahang: PTS Publication & Disatributors.
Tie Fatt Hee. (2002). Undang-undang pendidikan di Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Fajar Bakti.
Tie Fatt Hee. (2004). Liabiliti dalam pengurusan pendidikan. Kuala Lumpur: Utusan
Publications & Distributors Sdn.Bhd.
Public Services (Conduct and Discipline) Regulations 1993. Kuala Lumpur: MDC Sdn. Bhd.
(1993).
Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia. (2009). Surat Pekeliling Ikhtisas, tahun 1969 2009.