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Gwaayaksichiweyan – Making Things Right
This webinar supports teachers with the implementation of the revised Social Studies and History curriculum. In response to the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, it is now mandatory for students to be learning about the histories, perspectives and contributions of Indigenous Peoples in what is now Canada. In this session, participants …
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Implementing Indigenous Education in Social Studies and History – Part 2
As a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the Ministry of Education has introduced phase one of mandatory Indigenous curriculum enhancements in grades 4-6, and history in grades 7, 8 and 10. This workshop is designed to support educators on how to effectively embed First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories and traditions …
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Implementing Indigenous Education in Social Studies and History – Part 1
As a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the Ministry of Education has introduced phase one of mandatory Indigenous curriculum enhancements in grades 4-6, and history in grades 7, 8 and 10. This workshop is designed to support educators on how to effectively embed First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories and traditions …
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Nurturing World-Shapers Through Critical Inquiry
This webinar explores how to meaningfully integrate the active citizenship framework that is embedded in the new social studies/Canada World Studies curriculum as a means to nurture thoughtful, ethical and engaged citizens who use the critical inquiry process to make meaningful change in the world. Presenter: Maria Vamvalis Audience: Grades 5-12 Resources: Maria’s email: Maria on Twitter: …
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Problem Based Learning: How to solve real world issues in today’s classroom – Part 1
In this session, teachers will gain an understanding of how to facilitate problem based learning in their classrooms at any grade level. Discover how to engage students in addressing a relevant social or environmental issue while meeting curriculum expectations in multiple strands. Teachers will learn how to develop an effective research question, create an action …