Chris Zarski has been an educator for over 40 years, and has served as a teacher, principal, supervisor and director and Examiner for Alberta Education. Currently is serving as a Curriculum Implementation Consultant with CARC on secondment from her role as the Director of Instruction and Staff Development for STAR Catholic Schools. Chris has led numerous district wide initiatives, provided over 600 professional learning sessions, and co-authored/consulted on 18 mathematics resources. She is actively involved with the pedagogy of deeper learning, authentic assessment designs enhancing curriculum delivery and the integration of FNMI resources into all curriculums. Chris loves to learn and believes that all students have the ability to learn at high levels. She also believes that teachers have the best profession ever – enlightening new minds and sparking interest in learning! WOW!
Learning Opportunities
Integrating Indigenous Knowledge and Teaching Methods into Classrooms - A Vision of Success for All Students
Presented By
Chris ZarskiSession Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| March 18, 2022 | 12:45 pm to 3:30 pm |
Location
Grade Levels
AllThe TRC called for schools to integrate Indigenous Culture into their daily teachings. As part of Reconciliation, we are tasked with bettering our own understandings to move the integration of Indigenous Knowledge forward. This session will provide Grades 7-12 staff an opportunity to learn best practices for integrating Ways of Knowing into the curriculum. You will be provided with background knowledge and resources to begin preparing and integrating learnings into an upcoming unit. This will be a “roll up your sleeves” working session therefore, you may wish to work with a grade partner on the same unit or independently. Prior to the session, you should select an upcoming unit you would like to work on. You should have access to a laptop, computer or chromebook as you will be reviewing resources, working on your unit and coming back to the main presentation throughout our time together.
All learning opportunities with the ERLC regional team will focus on the Alberta Education and district priority areas.