TOPIC 2 TEACHERS AND

LEGALITIES

REGULATIONS OF THE PUBLIC OFFICERS (CONDUCT

AND DISCIPLINE) 1993 (AMENDMENT 2002)

Teachers - public servants who should comply with

ethics of civil servants in Code of Conduct.
The primary purpose of regulation = protect the image
of the government
Disciplinary action-must be followed to punish public
officials who violate the rules.

 The rules included are as follows:

Types of Misconduct That Allows Disciplinary Action Taken.
Types of Disciplinary Actions That Can Be Taken on Officers
who Commit Offences

Penalties Disciplinary Action

Rules
RULE 3A
RULE 3B

RULE 3C

Explanations
Must comply with the rules & disciplinary action may be imposed.
An officer is required to give an undertaking on Public Officers

RULE 4 (1)

Regulations Appointment, Promotion & Termination of Service.

An officer exercise disciplinary control over his subordinates and
take appropriate action on officer who violates any rules.

Officers who fail to do so shall be liable to disciplinary action.

Officers should always care & defend the national dignity; respect
& obedient to the law and strive to serve the country.

RULE 4 (2)

E.g. of violation: leaking government secrets.

An officer is not allowed to:

prioritize personal interest to public duty

be inefficient or having lack of effort

be dishonest

Education Act 1996

An extension and renewal of the Education Act 1961.
Purpose of the Education Act 1996 is for:
strengthening the national language as the main medium of
instruction.
using a standard evaluation and examination system.
Islamic Education is extended to Muslim students.
enhance technical education.
strengthening teacher training.

Person with Disabilities Act 2008

(OKU Act 2008)
Government = ensure that the welfare and well-being of
this group of people are being taken care of.
The ministry has targeted two areas; accessibility and
employment.
The Purpose of Person with Disabilities Act 2008
Persons with disabilities = those who have long term physical,
mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which may hinder
their full and effective participation in society.
Person with Disabilities Act 2008 is a law which protects the
rights of persons with disabilities.

Provides them a good quality of life by facilitating easy access to the following:

Aspects

Explanation

Places and

Have the right to access & use public facilities, amenities, services and buildings.

services

Ensure that such public facilities are of universal design.

Public

Have the right to access to public transport easily.

transport

Ensure that the design of public transport enable everyone to use.

Education

Shall not be excluded from the general education system.

Government provide teaching materials and good support e.g. sign language.

Employment

Have the right to access to employment on equal basis.

Employer protect their rights e.g. equal opportunities, safe working conditions,etc

Computer and

Ensure the rights to access ICT.

IT

Provide the ICT in accessible formats & technologies.

National Council of Persons with

Disabilities.
The roles of the councils:
Work together with government, organisations &
companies to carry out plans.
Give suggestions & advice to government to improve the
support for Persons with Disabilities
Help people know more about Persons with Disabilities
Improve the education system
Promote job opportunities and skills training for Persons
with Disabilities

Education Regulations (Special Education ) 1997

Special Education Programme is:
a programme held in a special school for students with vision disabilities or hearing disability.
an integrated program held in normal school - students with vision/hearing/learning disabilities
an inclusive education programme - special needs students are present with normal students.

Requirement To Attend Special Education Programme

All students with special needs have the ability to manage themselves.
For government & government-aided schools, special needs students are eligible to attend
except:
student with physical disability but has the mental ability to learn as normal student.
student with variety of disabilities/severe disabilities/mentally retarded.

A student with special needs need to be certified by a panel.

Curriculum
Teachers adapt T&L methodology, time, activities, subjects & teaching materials.