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Peer reviewedHelm, Virginia – Action in Teacher Education, 1982
Legal points are discussed which student teacher supervisors should bear in mind when writing negative student evaluations. To avoid charges of libel and to assure due process, supervisors should: (1) stick to factual and objective statements; (2) inform students of problems early; (3) avoid public statements about deficiencies; and (4) avoid…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Due Process, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education
Georgia State Dept. of Education, Atlanta. Office of Planning and Evaluation. – 1980
This guide provides an outline of the policies, procedures, responsibilities, and functions of Georgia agencies and individuals participating in laboratory experiences for teacher education students. In Unit I, the policies of the Georgia Board of Education relating to laboratory experiences are presented. Criteria are listed for: professional…
Descriptors: Affiliated Schools, College School Cooperation, Cooperating Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education
North Dakota State Dept. of Public Instruction, Bismarck. – 1980
The official regulations governing teacher certification in the state of North Dakota are outlined. The following areas of professional certification are covered: (1) student teacher requirements; (2) life certificates; (3) entrance certificates; (4) five-year certificates; (5) five-year certificate renewal; (6) Indian studies requirements; (7)…
Descriptors: Administrator Qualifications, Elementary Secondary Education, State Standards, Student Teachers
Peer reviewedCotten, Doyice J. – Physical Educator, 1995
This article discusses the liability of teachers, administrators, and school systems for actions by substitutes, paraprofessionals, student teachers, and new teachers, examining who is responsible if an individual is negligent. Case examples are provided. Four principles for states where there are no applicable immunity statutes are presented. (SM)
Descriptors: Administrator Responsibility, Beginning Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Evers, Irving C. – 1978
The authority of a school principal over teachers, student teachers, teacher aides, and other employees is the subject of this chapter. In order to discharge duties properly, a principal must have the power to enforce prompt obedience to commands. He or she has the inherent authority to curtail any disruptions in the functioning of the school, the…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Extracurricular Activities
Peer reviewedAlexander, Kern – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 1982
Legal issues involving student teachers can arise from: (1) student teacher's relationship with the university; (2) student teacher's right to redress against the university and its personnel; and (3) student teachers' liability with their pupils in the classroom. (FG)
Descriptors: Contracts, Educational Malpractice, Higher Education, Legal Problems
Download full textHazard, William R. – 1976
This document explains some aspects of the law which affect teachers in general and student teachers in particular. Five issues are examined. The first issue concerns state laws which affect student teachers, with Illinois and Indiana laws used as examples. Some of these laws have to do with liability insurance, credentialling, clinical training,…
Descriptors: Collective Bargaining, Cooperating Teachers, Discipline, Due Process
