Lessons in law

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Teh, Mui-Kim. 2009. "Lessons in law." QCT Connection.
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Lessons in law

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AuthorTeh, Mui-Kim
Journal TitleQCT Connection
Number of Pages1
Year2009
Place of PublicationToowong, Queensland
Web Address (URL)http://www.qct.edu.au/Publications/Periodical/QCTConnection2009_v3_web.pdf
Abstract

Schools are being sued by families for ‘failing’ their students, so could it happen in Queensland? DR KIM TEH, a registered teacher and lecturer in law at the University of
Southern Queensland, assesses the risks

Keywordsnegligence; administrator attitudes; court litigation; foreign countries; educational malpractice; principals; teacher competencies; teaching skills; educational quality; legal responsibility; low achievement; teacher responsibility
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020480605. Tort law
390403. Educational administration, management and leadership
350711. Organisational planning and management
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