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The Exclusive Nature of the Ontario Primary Junior Curriculum and the Need for Change - 0 views

www.glendon.yorku.ca/..._primary_junior_curriculum.pdf

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shared by Tori Beacon on 09 Sep 11 - No Cached

Tori Beacon on 09 Sep 11

This is a research seminar paper written by a student from York university. She argues that the current Ontario curriculum for Primary and Junior Social Studies needs to be changed for several reasons. She argues that the current curriculum is exclusive to minority groups that include immigrants, people from the gay, lesbian and bisexual community, people of colour and kids from non-nuclear families. She stresses that the curriculum is written from a Eurocentric perspective and does harm to the history of Aboriginals and coloured peoples. In a nutshell, the author believes the current curriculum does not generate a positive means of socialization for students. Even if you do not agree with her arguments, take note of the issues she raises and we can see if the new curriculum touches on these issues when it is released this year. As a teacher, this paper is a good reminder to create an inclusive class room environment and academic program, even if the curriculum fails to outline this as a guideline for teachers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a research seminar paper written by a student from York university. She argues that the current Ontario curriculum for Primary and Junior Social Studies needs to be changed for several reasons. She argues that the current curriculum is exclusive to minority groups that include immigrants, people from the gay, lesbian and bisexual community, people of colour and kids from non-nuclear families. She stresses that the curriculum is written from a Eurocentric perspective and does harm to the history of Aboriginals and coloured peoples. In a nutshell, the author believes the current curriculum does not generate a positive means of socialization for students. Even if you do not agree with her arguments, take note of the issues she raises and we can see if the new curriculum touches on these issues when it is released this year. As a teacher, this paper is a good reminder to create an inclusive class room environment and academic program, even if the curriculum fails to outline this as a guideline for teachers.</div>

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Teachers train for new educational standards: Curriculum focusing on critical thinking ... - 1 views

http://www.shelbystar.com/news/critical-59207-train-shelby.html This article discusses the implementation of new educational standards in the state of Ohio. The new standards focus on critical thi...

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started by jasprit singh on 07 Nov 11 no follow-up yet

Teach LGBT history in public schools - 0 views

This article discusses the importance of trying to include the gay rights movements into the curriculum in public schools in the states. Councilman Danny Dromm thinks that the curriculum should beg...

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started by Marlene esteves on 13 Oct 11 no follow-up yet

Lessons of history - 0 views

In England, there has been a push towards changing the history curriculum to be compulsory until a higher age level. The teaching of history has been placed under review that the lessons are taught...

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started by Marlene esteves on 24 Nov 11 no follow-up yet

Curriculum in the Age of Globalization - 2 views

www2.education.ualberta.ca/...n_the_Age_of_Globalization.htm

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shared by Scott King on 11 Sep 11 - No Cached

Scott King on 11 Sep 11

Found this journal article written primarily for education professionals, in which the author explores B.C and Canada's social studies curriculum in the age of globalization. In her belief the "absent curricula" is failing to create students who are well informed global citizens. The paper explores the reasons why are curricula is failing and provides suggestions as to how to address them. In addition the article does a great job of comparing our Canadian social studies curriculum to the U.S and U.K curriculum. The article goes on state that In "order to develop a better understanding of our world today, as well as foster critical thinking, students should be introduced to the histories of many nations, both past and present." In addition the paper emphasis the importance of authentic assessment, rather than testing of rote learning. The author also suggests that teachers should mark social study students based on more globalized themed projects and assignments rather than multiple choice, fact-based tests.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Found this journal article written primarily for education professionals, in which the author explores B.C and Canada's social studies curriculum in the age of globalization. In her belief the "absent curricula" is failing to create students who are well informed global citizens. The paper explores the reasons why are curricula is failing and provides suggestions as to how to address them. In addition the article does a great job of comparing our Canadian social studies curriculum to the U.S and U.K curriculum. The article goes on state that In "order to develop a better understanding of our world today, as well as foster critical thinking, students should be introduced to the histories of many nations, both past and present." In addition the paper emphasis the importance of authentic assessment, rather than testing of rote learning. The author also suggests that teachers should mark social study students based on more globalized themed projects and assignments rather than multiple choice, fact-based tests.</div>

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Sept. 11 not in social studies standards but still a topic in high school classrooms - 3 views

This article looks at the placement of September 11th in the social studies standards in high school classrooms. Though it is not an objective in the LPS social studies standards, many teachers fro...

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started by Marlene esteves on 26 Sep 11 no follow-up yet

Historical Fiction Films - 0 views

www.sfgate.com/...article.cgi

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shared by Tanya Traverso on 01 Nov 11 - No Cached

Tanya Traverso on 01 Nov 11

In the San Francisco Chronicle, "TeachWithMovies.com, Inc. Announces New Curriculum Materials to Teach Historical Fiction in Social Studies Classes" was published on October 31, 2011. This internet site has developed an innovative approach to assist social studies instructors by providing a list of films in education that suit specific expectations of the Ontario curriculum. The promotion of historical fiction films can provide enrichment to a classroom experience as it enables students to watch a combination of fact and fiction . If educators provide the tools to analyze historical fiction, students will be able to extract elements of historical accuracy from the film. Therefore, students can compare the film with the information taught from the text to establish their own ideas or beliefs. Ultimately, this allows the student to establish a deeper and meaningful connection to the content studied. This analysis of historical information is heavily entrenched in the Language Curriculum as well. Through the development of worksheets and lesson plans available on the website, instructors can choose from a list of films to engage their students in analyzing historical fiction. Discussion questions, project ideas, and links to further resources are also provided. This article highlights an alternative educational experience students can engage in to further develop their understanding of the material relayed in their textbooks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">In the San Francisco Chronicle, "TeachWithMovies.com, Inc. Announces New Curriculum Materials to Teach Historical Fiction in Social Studies Classes" was published on October 31, 2011. This internet site has developed an innovative approach to assist social studies instructors by providing a list of films in education that suit specific expectations of the Ontario curriculum. The promotion of historical fiction films can provide enrichment to a classroom experience as it enables students to watch a combination of fact and fiction . If educators provide the tools to analyze historical fiction, students will be able to extract elements of historical accuracy from the film. Therefore, students can compare the film with the information taught from the text to establish their own ideas or beliefs. Ultimately, this allows the student to establish a deeper and meaningful connection to the content studied. This analysis of historical information is heavily entrenched in the Language Curriculum as well. Through the development of worksheets and lesson plans available on the website, instructors can choose from a list of films to engage their students in analyzing historical fiction. Discussion questions, project ideas, and links to further resources are also provided. This article highlights an alternative educational experience students can engage in to further develop their understanding of the material relayed in their textbooks.</div>

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Numerous Canadian Organizations Will Open Their Doors to Demonstrate How Geographic Inf... - 1 views

The article discusses the growing importance of GIS in teaching as well as its growing importance in organizations and in gaining a better understanding of world issues. GIS allows for a better un...

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started by bell4390 on 10 Nov 11 no follow-up yet

Exploring Different Attitudes Towards Africentric Schooling - 2 views

The institution of the Africentric School within the Toronto District School Board made its mark in 2009. This week, I wanted to gain more insight into the intentions of the Africentric Alternative...

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started by Tanya Traverso on 01 Oct 11 no follow-up yet

Powerful and Purposeful Teaching and Learning in Elementary School Social Studies - 1 views

http://www.socialstudies.org/positions/powerfulandpurposeful Link to article

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started by Catherine Millar on 03 Oct 11 1 follow-up, last by Catherine Millar on 03 Oct 11

Teaching Social Studies Authentically - 1 views

The article, "Teaching Social Studies Authentically", stresses that many teachers of the social studies division are under extreme pressures to meet curriculum expectations for their particular pro...

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started by Trevor Gesinghaus on 19 Sep 11 no follow-up yet

The Social Studies are Essential to a Well-Rounded Education - 3 views

Duncan, looks critically at the curriculum in The United States, outlining how the social studies have been greatly undervalued. In his perspective, it is crucial that the curricula be expanded so ...

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started by Marlene esteves on 19 Sep 11 no follow-up yet

Canadian historians mod Civilization III to teach Canadian history - 1 views

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shared by Scott King on 19 Sep 11 - No Cached

Scott King on 19 Sep 11

This article is great for computer-savvy teachers or historians who are interested incorporating computer gaming into their history lessons. Bitcasters, Telefilm Canada and Canada's National History Society have joined together to make an application which can be added to the Civilization III which uses Canadian history as a bases for the gaming environment. This is a unique way to make history lessons more interesting especially for those gamers in your class. The only difficulty I see with using this in the classroom is how to incorporate it to the curriculum and limited class time allotted for history. To help keep the game tied to the curriculum, HistoriCanada includes historical references such as the Canadian Encyclopedia, which are integrated directly into the game. An added bonus for teachers is that the game allows teachers to track progress on the game's web site, which will also provide further background information on the actual course of Canadian history.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is great for computer-savvy teachers or historians who are interested incorporating computer gaming into their history lessons. Bitcasters, Telefilm Canada and Canada's National History Society have joined together to make an application which can be added to the Civilization III which uses Canadian history as a bases for the gaming environment. This is a unique way to make history lessons more interesting especially for those gamers in your class. The only difficulty I see with using this in the classroom is how to incorporate it to the curriculum and limited class time allotted for history. To help keep the game tied to the curriculum, HistoriCanada includes historical references such as the Canadian Encyclopedia, which are integrated directly into the game. An added bonus for teachers is that the game allows teachers to track progress on the game's web site, which will also provide further background information on the actual course of Canadian history.</div>

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What Constructivist Theory and Brain Research May Offer Social Studies - 1 views

www2.education.ualberta.ca/...ARconstructionist_theory.htm

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shared by Scott King on 16 Sep 11 - No Cached

Scott King on 16 Sep 11

Interesting journal article which sources recent research in brain research and research on constructivist theory to argue that the reflective inquiry tradition of social studies which has been shown to be a powerful model for developing a citizenship centered education, has been for the most part been unfulfilled in many social studies curriculum documents and classrooms. The article is important for any educational minister or teachers who are involved in developing curriculum for social studies. Article also gives some background and reasoning for ensuring that the students play an active role in conducting in class investigation well the teacher's acts as facilitators (Accountable Talk).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Interesting journal article which sources recent research in brain research and research on constructivist theory to argue that the reflective inquiry tradition of social studies which has been shown to be a powerful model for developing a citizenship centered education, has been for the most part been unfulfilled in many social studies curriculum documents and classrooms. The article is important for any educational minister or teachers who are involved in developing curriculum for social studies. Article also gives some background and reasoning for ensuring that the students play an active role in conducting in class investigation well the teacher's acts as facilitators (Accountable Talk).</div>

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Toronto school board develops climate-change course with Environment Canada - 1 views

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2011/09/09/pol-climate-adaptation.html The education process changes as new technologies are invented. Brad Bass, a climate scientist has developed a...

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started by jasprit singh on 20 Sep 11 no follow-up yet

Video learning a taste of future classrooms - 0 views

Video learning utilizing video conference technology has been used between two high schools to deliver a shared curriculum allowing both schools to share teaching capabilities. A geography teacher ...

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started by Marlene esteves on 03 Nov 11 no follow-up yet

Why Teaching History is Important - 1 views

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shared by Lidia Kyprianou on 07 Nov 11 - No Cached

Lidia Kyprianou on 07 Nov 11

When President Bush enacted the, "No Child Left Behind Act", he created a large hindrance of learning for the subject area of history and other humanities. This act primarily focusses on the subject areas of math and literacy. With the recent election of President Obama, similar patterns have continued to exist concerning the area of history. President Obama's policy concerning education focusses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Author, Chelsea Gibson, states, despite the continued emphasis of math and literacy and the support these subjects receive from the government, history and social studies will always teach our children important life lessons. This in turn will create responsible and informed critical leaners. Gibson states 4 reasons as to why the application of history in schools creates critical and informed lifelong learners: 1. History teaches analytical skills. History requires students to make connections and allows them to ask question. Gibson states, critical thinking is the foundation for history therefore, making critical learning an essential learning tool. 2. History is also integrated into other curriculum areas such as the Arts, psychology, philosophy, and modern languages. 3. History teaches and improves writing skills. 4. Finally, history makes students more aware of their heritage.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">When President Bush enacted the, "No Child Left Behind Act", he created a large hindrance of learning for the subject area of history and other humanities. This act primarily focusses on the subject areas of math and literacy. With the recent election of President Obama, similar patterns have continued to exist concerning the area of history. President Obama's policy concerning education focusses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Author, Chelsea Gibson, states, despite the continued emphasis of math and literacy and the support these subjects receive from the government, history and social studies will always teach our children important life lessons. This in turn will create responsible and informed critical leaners. Gibson states 4 reasons as to why the application of history in schools creates critical and informed lifelong learners: 1. History teaches analytical skills. History requires students to make connections and allows them to ask question. Gibson states, critical thinking is the foundation for history therefore, making critical learning an essential learning tool. 2. History is also integrated into other curriculum areas such as the Arts, psychology, philosophy, and modern languages. 3. History teaches and improves writing skills. 4. Finally, history makes students more aware of their heritage.</div>

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Integrating Social Studies and Visual Arts - 0 views

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shared by Tori Beacon on 07 Nov 11 - No Cached

Tori Beacon on 07 Nov 11

Want to save some time in your busy classroom? Wondering how to integrate different subjects effectively? This article demonstrates how to combine social studies and visual arts in an effective and meaningful way for students. Students demonstrate an understanding of both art and history curriculum expectations as they separate what they can observe from a piece of art from what they can infer from the same piece of art. The article offers tips on how to best present a piece of art. For example, you can enlarge a detail of a painting and describe the specific detail. Then return to the larger image and discuss how looking at only part of the picture can be misleading; just like in history how only looking at one part or perspective of the story can be misleading. Artworks are primary resources in the same way that letters, diaries, and other textual sources are. Historical context is extremely important to the "reading" of these resources. This is why combining visual arts and history can be a very useful and practical way of teaching these subjects. As well, Matching an image to a complementary excerpt can help students deepen their understanding of a person, event or concept and will help build up their skill at making connections; a skill that should be well developed in both inside and outside the classroom.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Want to save some time in your busy classroom? Wondering how to integrate different subjects effectively? This article demonstrates how to combine social studies and visual arts in an effective and meaningful way for students. Students demonstrate an understanding of both art and history curriculum expectations as they separate what they can observe from a piece of art from what they can infer from the same piece of art. The article offers tips on how to best present a piece of art. For example, you can enlarge a detail of a painting and describe the specific detail. Then return to the larger image and discuss how looking at only part of the picture can be misleading; just like in history how only looking at one part or perspective of the story can be misleading. Artworks are primary resources in the same way that letters, diaries, and other textual sources are. Historical context is extremely important to the "reading" of these resources. This is why combining visual arts and history can be a very useful and practical way of teaching these subjects. As well, Matching an image to a complementary excerpt can help students deepen their understanding of a person, event or concept and will help build up their skill at making connections; a skill that should be well developed in both inside and outside the classroom.</div>

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How to Teach with Technology: Social Studies - 1 views

This article is full of ideas about how to make social studies more fun for the technological generation of students by using a variety of social media networks (coveritlive, skype, myspace, wiki a...

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started by natashamaris on 08 Nov 11 no follow-up yet

National Geographic Teaching Resources - 1 views

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/teaching-resources/?ar_a=1&ar_r=1 This is a great site for geography resources. This site provides teacher's with some great resources for a vari...

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