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Social Studies Curriculum Development Engagement Session - Opportunity for Collaborative Conversations

Presented By

Michele Jones

Session Details

Date Time
October 19, 20169:00 am to 12:00 pm

Location

Edmonton (Consortium Office at Elmwood School)
Room 17/18, 16325 - 83 Avenue
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Grade Levels

All

As Alberta Education works to develop future kindergarten to grade 12 provincial curriculum, this session will provide you with an opportunity to increase your understanding of the intent and process for this engagement project.

There will be an opportunity to:

  • engage in the Social Studies conversations with teachers from other school districts
  • gain a deeper understanding of the curriculum development process
  • be a part of a collaborative discussion to share perceived strengths and gaps in current programs of study
  • enrich their responses to the survey questions

Agenda:

  1. Welcome and Introductions
  2. Overview of Alberta’s Curriculum Development Process (Powerpoint Slides)
  3. Introduction to the Online Provincial Needs Assessment Survey
  4. Facilitated Discussion and Collaborative Conversations Focusing on Subject Disciplines and Survey Questions
  5. Closing Remarks

This agenda is developed as a framework for ARPDC sessions and is adaptable dependent upon audience, timeframe, and jurisdictional needs.

Target Audience

Grades K-12 Social Studies Classroom Teachers

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