The labour law applicable to the education environment is comprehensive and covers a vast variety of aspects that everyone within that environment will encounter at one time or another. In the past, most employees in education may have had a vague understanding of particular laws and regulations regarding conditions of employment, but now it is essential to have a basic understanding of all relevant laws and regulations that apply. Teachers, especially, could find themselves in a proverbial minefield if they do not ensure that they have a working knowledge of education law. This is evidenced by the numerous lawsuits, disputes, mediations, disciplinary hearings and often unpleasant implications for individuals (and their families) that arise from charges against offenders in all sectors of education. Legislative changes resulting from altered circumstances in education have led to the need to be constantly aware of the implications and applications of such changes. This urgent need applies not only to principals, but to everyone involved in education. On the one hand the responsibility for correct application and implementation of education legislation lies with the governing body and the head of an institution, but on the other hand it affects the people who work there. The authors of this book have a keen understanding of this vital need, and address it most effectively from their own invaluable experience that stems from practical involvement and thorough research in the field of education. A sound working knowledge of all the aspects that are addressed in this book undoubtedly improves the quality of teaching and learning in the classroom - a critical goal that needs to be pursued. It also creates a safer environment in which everyone can operate. I am personally very grateful for the contribution that this handy guide makes to the ultimate quality of education in South Africa.

Education in South Africa currently poses enormous challenges to everyone involved, including the State, parents, school governing bodies, principals and educators. To ensure the creation of an effective education system, a sound employment relationship between the State and educators, and a thorough knowledge and understanding of the correct application and implementation of education labour law, is vital. Labour relations in education: a South African perspective focuses on those issues that influence the daily life of the education manager, the school governing body and the individual educator. This title attempts to analyse, describe and clarify the most important legal principles regulating employment relations in the education sector - the Constitution includes, in the Bill of Rights, a number of provisions that have a direct bearing on education in general and fair labour practice in education in particular. This new edition discusses recent court cases and amended legislative provisions, and expands on some issues that did not receive detailed attention in the first edition. Labour relations in education is aimed at the principal as education manager in public schools in South Africa and students of the subject of Education Law. Deputy principals and heads of departments, and in fact any teacher who is interested in the management of education, will also benefit from it.

Hierdie titel se basiese oogmerk is om die voorgraadse onderwysstudent toe te rus om met kundige gemak binne die raamwerk van die onderwysregtelike onderwyspraktyk te beweeg. Sodanige geborgenheidsruim vir die opvoeder dra weer onteenseglik by tot die daarstelling van 'n geborge onderrig-leeromgewing. Hierdie doelstellings word moontlik gemaak deurdat die leerinhoude van die titel studente in staat stel om die essensie van geborgenheid binne die onderwys te begryp en te analiseer; die toepaslike bepalings van die Grondwet te kan toepas in die onderwyspraktyk; onderwyswetgewing te kan uitle en toepas; en 'n billike arbeidsregtelike werksbedeling te kan verseker.

The labour law applicable to the education environment is comprehensive and covers a vast variety of aspects that everyone within that environment will encounter at one time or another. In the past, most employees in education may have had a vague understanding of particular laws and regulations regarding conditions of employment, but now it is essential to have a basic understanding of all relevant laws and regulations that apply. Teachers, especially, could find themselves in a proverbial minefield if they do not ensure that they have a working knowledge of education law. This is evidenced by the numerous lawsuits, disputes, mediations, disciplinary hearings and often unpleasant implications for individuals (and their families) that arise from charges against offenders in all sectors of education. Legislative changes resulting from altered circumstances in education, have led to the need to be constantly aware of the implications and applications of such changes. This urgent need applies not only to principals, but to everyone involved in education. On the one hand the responsibility for correct application and implementation of education legislation lies with the governing body and the head of an institution, but on the other hand it affects the people who work there. The authors of this book have a keen understanding of this vital need, and address it most effectively from their own invaluable experience that stems from practical involvement and thorough research in the field of education.

This valuable resource provides support for teachers who may not be Physical Education teachers by illustrating simple exercises that can be easily done by an inexperienced teacher while ensuring that they are also scientifically based, safe, purposeful and cover all three domains of Physical Education (affective, cognitive and psychomotor). Teaching Physical Education and Sports Coaching also provides a basic introduction to sports coaching. The book covers basic content on anatomy and physiology, training theory and the teaching of skills, psychological aspects of coaching, drugs and nutrition in sport, sport injuries and first aid; as well as inclusive physical education and ethical behaviour in Physical Education and sports coaching. The book focuses on the South African context by being cognizant of cultural, geographical and sport diversity, giving due prominence to community or indigenous games and providing guidance on working in schools that are highly resourced as well as low-resourced schools. Guidance is also provided for engaging with CAPS subtopics, such as fitness, adventure sports, traditional games, traditional sport, and age-related activities as part of early specialisation.