Answer to Question #302704 in Sociology for Kay

Question

Explain the ‘duty of care’ in the classroom in your own words. (5)

2.2 Why should an educator as a classroom manager have knowledge of education law and of

what use can such knowledge be to the educator? (10)

Answer 1

Have you ever watched someone do something questionable and thought to yourself, "I would never do something like that?" For example, have you ever seen someone throw a cigarette out of their car window into a dry bed of grass and shake your head in disgust? That sounds a lot like the concept of the duty of care. The duty of care is a criterion in the law of negligence. It is a duty owed to use reasonable care; in other words, one must act as a reasonable person. It is a duty to act the way a responsible person should act in a given set of circumstances, and a deviation from this could result in negligence.This duty of care can be owed by an individual or by a business to another entity. There are different types of situations where a duty of care arises. Initially, a maker owes a duty of care to make a product safely for use. In addition, a producer must issue cautions regarding the product, if appropriate. Furthermore, landowners owe a duty of care to visitors to their property. Landowners must also offer notice of any potentially hazardous situations. Next, business owners owe a duty to act in good faith towards the business.

Law knowledge aids in the formation of harmonized connections and the promotion of cooperation among all students. Creates a clear framework for the professional role of teachers. The law determines the border of the playfield and activities at stake in the education sector.