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Abdul Hamid, Mohamed Ishak and Nik Mohammad, Nik Azahani (2018) Legal literacy of educators in Malaysia: An empirical study. International Journal of Business and Society, 19 (S2). pp. 187-204. ISSN 1511-6670

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Abstract

The rising trend in educational malpractice committed by educators has been reported by the press and court reports. The demands from commercialization of education, the imposition of mandatory teaching standards, quality assurance and professionalism in education will increase future success of legal suits. Our educators are lacking in their awareness and understanding of the Federal Constitution and other substantive laws affecting them as educators and private citizens. This study involved library and field research, focusing on the laws relating to education in Malaysia and where applicable other common law jurisdictions. The empirical study applied both descriptive and inferential statistical analysis of surveys conducted on educators and educational administrators. The researcher conducted a quantitative and qualitative survey of 200 educators, from both public and private schools, which showed more than 90% of the respondents lack the rudimentary knowledge of the laws of education, but concurred that the subject should be introduced as part of their professional training program either in pre-service, in-service or post-service level. The study concluded that knowledge of the laws of education is highly recommended to educators, educational administrators and educational institutions since it can enhance professionalism, quality assurance and educational governance in teaching and learning.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Educational law and legislation, Legal Literacy, Educators, Federal Constitution, Education Law, Legislation, Governance
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Law (FOL)
Depositing User:	Ms Rosnani Abd Wahab
Date Deposited:	23 Nov 2020 18:39
Last Modified:	23 Nov 2020 18:39
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/7427

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