Industrial relations in education
Dr A D Spaull
Clayton * Summer semester 1995 and 1996 * Prohibitions: Students who have completed GED36/3717 may not enrol in this subject
This subject will introduce recent and contemporary developments and issues in relations between organised teachers' groups and their employers. It is set within an Australian context, but particular attention will be paid to Victorian developments, such as union fragmentation, union government, the systems of industrial relations for teachers, the Employment Relations Act, 1992, enterprise bargaining and award restructuring. Other topics will include the history of teacher unionism; teacher conflict and disputes; women in teacher's organisations; industrial relations in non-government schools and higher education; industrial law and employment and federal awards for teachers. A background or training in industrial relations is not required and participation from students interested in sociology, politics, administration and policy studies or history of education is welcomed.
Assessment
Written (4000 words): 100% * A minor assignment exploring the relevant literature * A major assignment by individual or small team investigating Victorian policies, practices or issues using one or more methods of social enquiry