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Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the interpretation of its provisions by the courts is forcing educators to increase attention paid to student rights, resulting in a more democratic educational system and a better learning environment. Yet many questions still face both educators and parents, as addressed by Watkinson, including the ability of teachers and principals to search students and their lockers; whether teachers can regulate the contents of student newspapers; whether school boards are responsible for sexual harassment within schools; what constitutes corporal punishment and whether it can be used; and what accommodation schools must make for students facing learning difficulties.

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Author:   Ailsa Watkinson
Publisher:   Purich Publishing
Imprint:   Purich Publishing
Weight:   0.369kg
ISBN:  

9781895830132

ISBN 10:   1895830133
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   01 September 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Human Rights Legislation Federal and Provincial Human Rights Legislation Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Convention on the Rights of the Child 2. Caring and Contextuality The Ethic of Care Caring and Contextuality in the Law Caring in Education 3. Limiting Rights and Freedoms Process Interpretation Application to Education 4. Freedom of Conscience and Religion Interpretation Application to Education School Prayer and Religious Practices Compulsory Education and Religion Patriotic Exercises 5. Freedom of Expression and Assembly Freedom of Expression Hate Propaganda Material and Substantial Disruption Lewd and Indecent Speech Student Publications Appearance Reading Material Freedom of Assembly 6. Race, Gender, Economic Status, and Sexual Orientation Interpretation Discrimination Application to Education Racialized Students Gender Sexual Orientation Poverty 7. Students with Disabilities Application to Education The Emily Eaton Case Eldridge and Eaton Compared The Rights of Persons with Disabilities 8. Sexual Harassment Legislation Interpretation Application to Education Enforcement 9. Group Punishment, Suspensions, and Expulsions Interpretation Application to Education 10. Search, Seizure, and Detention Search and Seizure Interpretation Strip Searches, Locker Searches, and Private Possessions Detention 11. Corporal Punishment Criminal Code Equality Rights and Discrimination Cruel and Unusual Punishment Liberty and Security of the Person Necessary Justification 12. Conclusion Appendix: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Index

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Ailsa M. Watkinson has worked as a teacher-librarian, and served in various capacities with the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission for over twelve years. She holds a professional teaching certificate and earned a doctorate in educational administration specializing in human rights law and education. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Regina, Faculty of Social Work (Saskatoon Campus) and is the mother of three children. In addition, she is a frequent media commentator on educational and other social issues.

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