Description
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BA Elementary Education, B.S in Secondary Education, Math or in Secondary Education, Science.
The course explores legal and ethical actions and theories applied in Navajo Nation and New Mexico and Arizona public schools. The Navajo language, culture, and philosophy are integrated and addressed through the course as professional educators. Pre-service teachers will gain a greater understanding of how to protect the legal rights of students, teachers, and the schools on the Navajo Nation by examining the legal system. There will be discussions of practical guidelines to prevent litigation.