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ECS210Winter 2014Julie Machnaik

Curriculum as Written: An Olympic Event

True Olympic Never Give Up...When You Believe

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Last Lecture Connection: Curriculum as Online Community...

In what ways was TECHNOLOGY used to share the Olympics?In what ways did YOU engage with the technology during the Olympics? Olympic Mascots 2014: Hare, Polar Bear & Leopard TOO CUTE: Check out their FACEBOOK page! 2Messages from the Olympics

SYNECTICS (Instructional Strategy that uses analogy, metaphor, simile; deliberately forces strange things together; forms uncommon connections; sparks new ideas)

Direct Analogy: How is curriculum like the Olympics?

Metaphor: Curriculum is an olympic adventure...

Simile: Curriculum is like the olympics because...

YOUR next event...Curriculum Inquiry Project 3 Key Areas to Weave Together:

1. Social Justice2. Saskatchewan Curriculum Broad Areas of Learning: Cross-Curricula CompetenciesAreas of Study Outcomes & IndicatorsTreaty Education Outcomes & Indicators3. Technologycontentprocessproduct Social JusticeTechnology CurriculumInquiry

Students will: Explore curriculum as written: Broad Areas of Learning; Cross-Curricula Competencies; Areas of Study outcomes & indicators;Treaty Education outcomes & indicators Explore the implications for an anti-oppressive orientation to curriculum design Explore the implications of curriculum design for teachers and learners, especially around issues of equity Explore & integrate the use of technology Understand that teachers can exercise a high degree of agency

Learning Outcomes (as selected by your Curriculum Coaches)

Broad Areas of LearningSense of Self, Community, and PlaceLifelong LearnersEngaged CitizensReflect the desired attributes for Saskatchewans PreK-12 studentsTASK TIMEHANDOUT: Appendix A: Social Studies Gr. 4 (one pager)READ & DISCUSS: Broad Areas of LearningFOCUS QUESTION: What are the central ideas in each Broad Area of Learning? 8What are the central ideas in each BAL?How are First Nations and Mtis perspectives and ways of knowing reflected in each BAL?

Cross-curricular Competencies: Developing ThinkingDeveloping Identity and InterdependenceDeveloping LiteraciesDeveloping Social Responsibility

The understandings, values, skills, & processes considered important for learning in all areas of studyTASK TIMEHANDOUT: Appendix B: Social Studies Gr. 4 READ & DISCUSS each CCC FOCUS QUESTION: What are the important ideas in each Cross-curricular Competency?

91. What are the important ideas in each Cross-curricular Competency? 2. How do the Cross-curricular Competencies connect to student development of the Broad Areas of Learning? 3. In what ways might each area of study strengthen students development of each Cross-curricular Competency? 4. What particular classroom practices will support student development in each Cross-curricular Competency? 5. How do the Cross-curricular Competencies support student learning in each area of study?

10Intended to be addressed through various subject areas

4 Goals of Treaty Education: Treaty Relationships (TR)Spirit & Intent of Treaties (SI)Historical Context of Treaties (HC)Treaty Promises and Provisions (TPP)

Treaty Education GoalsTASK TIMEHANDOUT: Treaty Education Outcomes & Indicators (Gr. 1, 4, 7, 8)READ KEY AT BOTTOM & CONNECT Treaty Education GOALS with Broad Areas of Learning & Cross Curricula Competencies BRAINSTORM possibilities of integrating Area of Study outcomes & indicators with Treaty Education Outcomes & IndicatorsTASK TIME

HANDOUT: Area of Study (Social Studies, Arts Ed, ELA)

READ & MAKE CONNECTIONSBroad Areas of Learning

READ & MAKE CONNECTIONSCross-curricular Competencies

POSSIBLE CONNECTIONS TO INQUIRY PROJECT?

Outcomesdefine what a student is expected to know and be able to do at the end of the grade are considered by most experts in the discipline a high priority for attaining deep understanding require creation using different types & levels of knowledge are expansive enough to encourage different ways of knowing and worldviewsall outcomes are required

Indicatorstell the story, or creates a picture, of outcomeprovides the intent (depth & breadth) of outcomeis not a checklist or prioritized list of activitiesteachers MAY develop their own indicators that are responsive to their students interests, lives, and prior learning but MUST maintain the intent of the outcome.

TASK TIMELOOK at your outcome & indicator in your Area of Study handouts. RETELLthe story of the outcome using student-friendly language (I Canstatements)SHAREyour outcome storyTELS: (2006)Treaty Essential LearningsTreaty Education:(2012)Outcomes & IndicatorsSIX basic topics, concepts and understandings of treaties and the treaty relationship that students would be expected to learn through the provincial education system, K-12.

6 Treaty Essential Learnings:1. The Treaties 2. The Treaty Relationship 3. The Historical Context of Treaties 4. Worldviews5. Symbolism in Treaty-Making6. Contemporary Treaty Issues

FOUR goals based upon the Treaty Essential Learnings (2006) and are intended to be addressed through various subject areas.

4 Goals of Treaty Education: Treaty RelationshipsSpirit & Intent of Treaties Historical Context of Treaties Treaty Promises and Provisions

15 The goals for Treaty Education can only be understood when considered as parts of a whole.

The outcomes and indicators at each grade level are designed to engage learners on a journey of inquiry & discovery.

When meaningfully and thoughtfully incorporated into subject areas, Treaty Education moves beyond an idea to become actualized as a belief that benefits all learners.

TASK TIMEHandout: Treaty Education Outcomes & Indicators (varying grade levels)BRAINSTORM possibilities of integrating Area of Study outcomes & indicators with Treaty Education Outcomes & IndicatorsSHARE in large group

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Curriculum Inquiry Project 3 Key Areas to Weave Together:

1. Social Justice2. Saskatchewan Curriculum Broad Areas of Learning: Cross-Curricula CompetenciesAreas of Study Outcomes & IndicatorsTreaty Education Outcomes & Indicators3. Technologycontentprocessproduct Social JusticeTechnology CurriculumInquiry ECS210Winter 2014

Curriculum as Written: An Olympic Event

True Olympic Never Give Up...When You Believe

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