1. Tshwane University of Technology
Faculty of Humanities
Department of Education Studies
Education Management 4
- Theme 2 Questions -
Employment of Educators
Presenter:
Dr Muavia Gallie (PhD)
27-28 February 2012
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muavia@mweb.co.za

2. Short Questions
1. Name the four phases of labour relations development in South Africa,
and critically reflect on these phases. (8)
2. Name and describe five common law principles or maxims related to
education. (10)
3. Define the meaning of an ‘educator’ in South Africa. (5)
4. Discuss the difference between the physical safety and psychological
safety rights of educators. (10)
5. Explain the right of educators to protection against sexual harassment.
(8)
6. What are the benefits and disadvantages of being employed by the
school governing body? (10)
7. What is the difference between the ‘express’ and ‘implied’ terms of
contract for school-based student educator training? (8)
8. What are the procedures in appointing educators in public schools? (8)
9. Discuss the four steps in grievance procedure. (8)
10. Discuss the delicate balance educators need to find between their rights
and responsibilities. (12) 2

3. Essay Questions
1. Discuss the ten sources of labour relations in South Africa. (25)
2. Discuss the difference between the Constitution, Labour Relations
Act, Educators of Employment Act and other statues, as sources of
labour relations for educators. (25)
3. Discuss the rights and duties of employers and employees in
education. (25)
4. Discuss the following concepts under the notion of ‘workplace
discipline’: (i) meaning of workplace discipline, (ii) substantive fairness
in dismissals, (iii) procedural fairness in dismissals, (iv) just
administrative action, (v) no-fault dismissals and (vi) constructive
dismissals. (25)
5. Discuss the following concepts under the notion of ‘collective
employment relations’: (i) educator unions and collective agreements,
(ii) strikes and (iii) lockouts. (25)
6. Discuss the ten chapters of the Personnel Administrative Measures
(PAM). (25)
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