THE CONCEPT OF TORT LIABILITY IN EDUCATION: WHAT THE TEACHER SHOULD KNOW

Authors

  • Maureen Koko Prof., Department of Business Education, Rivers State University, Nigeria
  • Chika Victory Nkemjika Department of Educational Management and Planning, Rivers State University, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v8i6.3791

Keywords:

tort, liability, education, teacher

Abstract

The study discussed the concept of tort liability as regards to education with a definite focus on its implication for teachers. Torts was simply described as civil wrong which could range from negligence, intentional and strict tort. Tortious liability arises out of breach of duty primarily fixed by the law. This duty is towards persons generally and its breach is redressable by an action for unliquidated damages. School tort liabilities may arise from the following incidents school bus accidents, children injured while crossing school crosswalks, food poisoning from school meals, exposure to hazardous material or chemicals, failure to evacuate children properly, slip and falls on school premises. The study recommended that the teacher should be aware of duties of supervision, duties of instruction, duties to protect and awareness of the health condition of students in the class.

 

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Author Biographies

  • Maureen Koko, Prof., Department of Business Education, Rivers State University, Nigeria
    Prof. Maureen Koko is professor of Business Education in Rivers State University, Port-Harcourt Nigeria. She has conducted diverse researches on business education and entrepreneurship for many years.
  • Chika Victory Nkemjika, Department of Educational Management and Planning, Rivers State University, Nigeria

    Nkemjika, Chika Victory is a Doctor of Philosophy Student in the department of Educational Management and Planning, Rivers State University Port-Harcourt. Her works are majorly centred on educational management and planning. 

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Published

2021-06-12

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Vol. 8 No. 6 (2021)

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