Alberta’s draft K-6 social studies curriculum is now ready for piloting. We have listened carefully to those who gave us feedback and have made changes to improve this latest version. Thank you to the thousands of Albertans who have been involved so far. #ableg#abed
Any day I get to rant about curriculum is a good day. 😌
There’s a lot going on (gestures to everything), so curriculum hasn’t been as hot a topic lately.
But a whole lot of experts agree: the UCP social studies draft is a disaster.
Alberta’s students deserve better.
#ableg
The best teachers have 3 things in common: they are all about the kids; they are relentless about getting better; and they bring good energy into their classroom. .
Debunking learning myths 💥 Tailor lessons for "learning styles"? Nope. Only use tests to assess? Wrong again. Easily learned = easily remembered? Think again. Check out these evidence-based truths for better learning.
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Hey teachers…if you can’t see the #Eclipse because you’re not in the path or because of weather, @NASA has a live stream 1-4pm eastern you can watch
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By #HighSchool, especially grades 11 and 12, “most students have been trained to sit, stay, & listen at school,” writes Eng. teacher Darcy Bakkegard
High school students need help “reconnecting w/ the joy & #play inherent in authentic learning.”
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Negative assumptions about people with Down syndrome can become self-fulfilling prophecies. Try positive assumptions and maybe we can create more opportunities at school, in the workforce, in sports, and in social life. #AssumeICan#EndTheStereotypes#WDSD24