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What is one of the benefits of school-community collaboration mentioned?

  • Improved learner attendance and positive attitudes (correct)
  • Higher salary for teachers due to community funding
  • More homework assignments for students
  • Increased parental participation in school governance

    • Which challenge to school-community collaboration involves societal attitudes?

  • High levels of community engagement
  • Negative attitudes of principals towards parental involvement (correct)
  • Abundant resources from the community
  • Positive engagement from local businesses

    • What is a reason that parents may struggle to participate in school activities?

  • Lack of interest in schooling
  • High literacy levels among parents
  • Parenting workshops offered by the school
  • Long working hours for parents (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes a challenge presented by cultural barriers?

    <p>Dominance of local languages over English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What crucial service is offered to the community through school-community collaboration?

    <p>Out-of-school programs aimed at reducing illiteracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary legal obligation of educators regarding student safety?

    <p>Ensuring learner safety through duty of care</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which document is considered the supreme law of the republic that must govern educational practices?

    <p>The Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the South African Schools Act addresses the right to education for learners?

    <p>Section 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two entities are responsible for monitoring professional conduct within the education system?

    <p>Department of Education and South African Council for Educators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the legal framework for educators primarily define?

    <p>Rights and rules legislated through acts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main competencies of the national and provincial education spheres?

    <p>Providing a safe school environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legal principle ensures that laws align with the Constitution?

    <p>Judicial Review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is NOT addressed within the framework of Education Legislation for educators?

    <p>Employment benefits for teachers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the formal model of educational management?

    <p>It is based on a hierarchical structure with predefined objectives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model of educational management rejects the concept of organizational objectives?

    <p>Subjective Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the political model of educational management, how are policies typically formed?

    <p>Through complex bargaining and negotiation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does the ambiguity model of educational management primarily focus on?

    <p>Turbulence, confusion, and instability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model is aligned with managerial leadership styles that emphasize efficiency in tasks and activities?

    <p>Formal Model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT protected by school authorities for students and educators in public schools?

    <p>Freedom of speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the regulations relating to drug use in schools?

    <p>Encouragement of substance use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the regulations, what is prohibited in the context of initiation practices?

    <p>Humiliation or harassment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of measures are schools required to implement regarding HIV status?

    <p>Confidential counseling programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding school authorities and life orientation?

    <p>Schools must discuss life skills and drug abuse awareness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the legal framework for learners primarily ensure?

    <p>The mental and physical health of individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is emphasized as a universal approach in public schools regarding HIV?

    <p>Adaptations applied universally, regardless of HIV status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT included in the support mechanisms for drug abusers in schools?

    <p>Promotion of substance experimentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of safety measures, what does school policy explicitly prohibit?

    <p>Acts that undermine human dignity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of educational pamphlets in schools related to drug use?

    <p>To inform and educate about drug use and its consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Movement mentioned?

    <p>Create a democratic society based on equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is SADTU primarily focused on improving?

    <p>Working conditions for all workers in education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a function of UMALUSI?

    <p>Provide federal aid to schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key roles of the Department of Basic Education?

    <p>Manage financial aid for students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SACE's code of Professional Ethics require from educators?

    <p>To commit to continuous professional development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key need identified for teacher professional development?

    <p>Improved subject and pedagogical knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS)?

    <p>To propagate professional development among educators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which area does NOT fall under the professional development needs of educators?

    <p>Improving sports coaching techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue is highlighted regarding the infrastructure of schools in the survey?

    <p>The majority of schools lack sufficient infrastructure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many schools in the survey do not have access to electricity?

    <p>3 544 schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about school libraries based on the survey?

    <p>22 938 schools do not have stocked libraries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which facilities are significantly lacking in schools according to the survey?

    <p>Laboratories and libraries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used for the placement of loyal members into management positions in schools in South Africa?

    <p>Redeployment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do teacher unions have according to the mentioned circulars from the Gauteng Provincial Government?

    <p>Observers and not participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political factor has influenced the expectations for promotions after 1994 in South Africa?

    <p>Redeployment of past leaders of SADTU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reported number of schools in Eastern Cape described as 'mud schools'?

    <p>400 schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    EDMA Exam Notes

    • Quintile 1-3: school fees paid (Section 20 schools)
    • Quintile 4-5: school fees not paid (Section 21 schools)
    • Any national or provincial policy does not have the force of law
    • Basic Education is a constitutional right for all children
    • Law is a body of rules and norms accepted by society
    • Private law relationships involve equal parties acting voluntarily
    • Public law relationships involve unequal parties, one subordinate to the other
    • Statutory law includes national, provincial and local legislation
    • Common law is a body of conduct rules not in legislation
    • Natural justice ensures fair treatment in legal processes
    • Case law provides precedents for court decisions
    • Civil cases involve parties litigating in personal capacities
    • Constitutional Law is supreme, found on values like human dignity and rights
    • Negligence refers to failures to meet required standards of care
    • Intent is deliberate action with wrongdoing

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    This quiz covers essential concepts from the EDMA exam notes, focusing on school fee structures, types of law, and the principles of justice. Explore the distinctions between public and private law, and understand the significance of constitutional law in education. Delve into critical legal terms such as negligence and intent as they pertain to student rights and obligations.

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