EDL3703 (Education Law) Assignment 1, Semester 1, 2023 # (Footnotes and Bibliography included). EXAMPLE:
Question 4. It is a fact that the structures for administration of education are only at National sphere of government.
False. The administration of education in South Africa is divided betwee...
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Question 4 ............................................................................................................................. 2
It is a fact that the structures for administration of education are only at National
sphere of government. ........................................................................................................ 2
In South African like countries like the US, local government has the direct
responsibility for the provision of schooling within its area. ........................................... 4
Both cooperative governance and concurrent powers are similar in the context of
Education law....................................................................................................................... 5
It is a fact that the structures for administration of education are only at National
sphere of government. ........................................................................................................ 5
The governing body and the principals of schools enjoy equal legal status in respect
of management of the schools. .......................................................................................... 6
Provisions of both sections and 20 and 21 of South African Schools Act 84/1996 set
out main functions of the school governing body to be teaching and learning.............. 7
According to various studies on learner treatment at schools, there is no difference
between discipline and punishment ................................................................................... 8
The type-of sanctions that the schools can impose are without limit and consequences.
.............................................................................................................................................. 8
The educators and principals of to school have unlimited rights over
conducting searches on learners in school premises. .......................................... 9
Where there is no bullying policy in place, it acceptable in South African Schools for
teachers to brush aside bullying as ordinary nasty behaviour of the learner. ................ 9
The Bill of Rights is termed the cornerstone of democracy and the heart of
Constitution ....................................................................................................................... 10
Even if children are recognised as the bearer of rights, somehow, they are regarded as being
of a lesser value than those of adults. .................................................................................. 10
Co-operative governance envisages coordination of all governing bodies across all 9
provinces of the Republic of South Africa. ...................................................................... 11
It is a fact that the structures for administration of education are only at
National sphere of government.
False. The administration of education in South Africa is divided between the
national, provincial, and local levels of government. While the national government
sets overall
policies…………………………………………………………………………………The
management and governance of education is divided between the national and
provincial spheres of government, with the exception of school education, which is
the responsibility of local government.1
1 South African Constitution, 1996, s40
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