uses a variety of engaging and engaging activities, such as case studies, hypotheses, research and reflective questions, to help your students become critical and informed citizens In its 8th edition, Legal Studies for Queensland is an essential text for educators and students in years 11 and 12 who wish to deepen their research. Critical thinking, problem solving and argumentation through the engaging, current and current legal issues facing our society. Aligned with the Legal Studies General Senior Syllabus 2019, it accurately and comprehensively covers the key concepts, principles and processes of our legal system. The eighth edition (units 1 and 2) of Legal Studies for Queensland is volume 1 in a series of 2 books written specifically for legal studies teachers and students in Queensland. UNIT 1 & 2 Subjects: UNIT 1: Beyond a reasonable doubt; Theme 1: Legal basis; Theme 2: Criminal Investigations; Theme 3: Criminal proceedings; Theme 4: Penalties and penalties. Unit 2: Balancing probabilities; Theme 1: Civil foundations; Theme 2: Contractual obligations; Theme 3: Negligence and Duty of Care. These editions of the full Legal Studies for Queensland educational package remain the popular and compelling choice for legal educators looking for the value of Survey – a new expanded activity used throughout the book to help students develop the research-based learning approach recommended by the Queensland Legal Studies 2019 General Syllabus, based on the new objectives of the program, understand legal concepts, principles and processes; selection of legal information from sources; Analysis of legal issues, assessment of legal situations; and create responses that convey meaning. A clear, comprehensive, up-to-date and engaging explanation of the law in Queensland and Australia (Queensland Legal Studies 2019 General Syllabus), complemented by new fringe link symbols that are a great way to incorporate various aspects of the law. A multitude of practical activities – survey, case studies, practical applications, hypotheses, research, evaluation questions “What do you think?”, “You are the judge”, topical topics and review (each with a different colored background, as well as a distinctive icon in the margin of the text for ease of reference).
Questions specifically designed to logically develop students` superior skills in legal analysis and evaluation A “Essential Skills in Legal Studies” section – explanations and practical demonstrations of the important skills required to successfully complete the Legal Studies course. Manuals of solutions and resources for teachers with suggestions for answers to questions in texts, complementary stimulation materials and specialized activities. Who should read this book? The legal accuracy and comprehensiveness of this new textbook will give law professors peace of mind, while law students will have many excellent opportunities to immerse themselves in the variety of experiential activities. The books are also widely used as textbooks and reference books by teachers and students in introductory law courses at TAFE colleges and universities. General readers looking for an up-to-date, timely and engaging discussion of law in action. She is a best-selling co-author of several educational resources, including Investigating Legal Studies for Queensland 2nd Edition of Cambridge. She has held a number of roles in the QCAA to support the development of new curriculum documents, including an expert writing team, and now focuses on supporting implementation through recommendations. She has a passion for teaching practice and her role on the BEAQ committee to support teachers through collaboration, professional development and conference opportunities. Categories: Legal Studies, Legal Studies and Law, Legal Studies We would like to give you the opportunity to view sample pages of our titles so that you can make decisions more easily. Donald is now retired. Previously, he was Director of Humanities and Professor of Law at Caloundra Christian College and a member of the Sunshine Coast District Legal Studies Committee. He also taught law at Northside Christian College.
Leon has taught in the United States and Australia and previously practiced law on the Sunshine Coast, specializing in commercial and estate law. He was a member of the Sunshine Coast District Legal Studies Committee and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Journalism and History), a Bachelor of Laws, and a Master of Curriculum and Teaching. Leon is currently Head of Effective Teaching at Maroochydore State High School and teaches Law at the Australian Catholic University. Kim currently teaches economics and economics at Koç School in Istanbul and is an examiner for the International Baccalaureate. Before moving to Turkey, he was Head of the Department of Economics at Shalom College in Bundaberg. Kim has over 20 years of experience with the QCAA and was the first District Chair for Legal Studies in Wide Bay and a member of the State Committee for Legal Studies for several years. He also served as Chair of the Wide Bay District for Communications and Business Technology and an appraiser for QCAA`s external accounting audits. Joel has been practicing law for 10 years. He is currently a senior partner at Shades of Gray Lawyers in Townsville, Queensland, where he works in all areas, particularly family law, criminal law, commercial litigation and wills and estates. Joel has degrees in economics and law and is in the process of completing his MBA.