Introducing Alberta’s Curriculum Redesign ECACS Trustees April 28, 2014 Presenter: Dan N ash
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Introducing Alberta’s Curriculum Redesign
ECACS TrusteesApril 28, 2014
Presenter: Dan Nash
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Session GoalsWHY: Introduce the foundational understandings driving Alberta’s curriculum redesign process
WHAT: Explore learner competencies as defined in the Ministerial Order (#001/2013)
HOW: Introduce “Essential Understandings” as a District Planning process to meet the 3 E’s
CONSIDER: Review Districts’ experiences and resources
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Prologue ResourcesVideo
We are Inspiring Educationhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7ksQSAUkEM
Honourable Jeff Johnson, Minister of Education - Inspiring Education http://youtu.be/fe0KUSrMXeY
Andreas Schleicher - Strong performers and successful reformers http://www.youtube.com/watchv=OxFnmiDlXS4&list=PL_Z2seQOmf0ugHyJ7053MBhZZCInVfgpD&feature=share&index=1
Honourable John Manley, P.C., O.C., - Jobs, skills and opportunities http://youtu.be/R_ksxbaxNcg
Dr. Glenn Feltham - The Task Force for Teaching Excellence http://www.youtube.com/watch=H7LujQkkcF0&feature=share&list=PL_Z2seQOmf0ugHyJ7053MBhZZCInVfgpD&index=3
Print About
Curriculum Redesign
What's New Curriculum Redesig
n Update newsletters
Curriculum Development Prototyping
Student Learning Assessments
Research Communication Too
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Trustees: the Big Picture people of the organization….
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Thanks to Golden Hills School Division
Today’s schools are not what our parents experienced…
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Curriculum Redesign Components
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It provides an overview of the goals and expectations for K–12 students and establishes a clear mandate for Alberta Education and school authorities to follow when developing provincial curriculum.
Unpacking the Ministerial Order (MO)• The 3 E’s• Learner Competencies
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“Albertans see the role of teacher changing from that of knowledge authority to an architect of learning – one who plans, designs, and oversees learning activities”
[teachers] collaborative knowledge-building processes actively co-constructing understanding and ideas… reconceptualizing schooling. A more personalized education system…skilled professionals as opposed to implementing pre-established programs, and engaging in technical tasks. –
Distributed forms of leadership…collaborative problem-solving and collective reflection
Inspiring Education Steering Committee Report (2010)
Implications for Practice
Provocative QuestionsReflections
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Overview and Timeline
Why change?
What will change?
What are the competencies?
How will it change?
Timeline
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Essential Conditions Planning:
http://www.arpdc.ab.ca/about/A%20Guide%20to%20Support%20Implementation_Essential%20Conditions.pdf
Planning for Success:ARPDC Essential Conditions for Implementation
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Chapter 1: Curriculum Development Processes Chapter 2: Competencies Chapter 3: Ways of Knowing
Chapter 4: Breadth and Depth Chapter 5: Interdisciplinary Learning and Interdisciplinary Curriculum Chapter 6: Flexible Timing and Pacing in a Variety of Learning Environments Chapter 7: Responsive Curriculum for a Digital Age Chapter 8: Student-Centered/Personalized Learning
Chapter 9: Assessment
Alberta’s Curriculum Development Research Base
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Great Resources
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http://learningnetworkcommunity.wikispaces.com/Alberta+Curriculum+Redesign
Wiki: LearningNetworkCommunity.wikispaces.com
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Thank you for your attention and participation.
Dan Nash,Program Coordinator The Learning Network 1-780-842-8806 Dan's email: [email protected]'s Virtual Office: http://tiny.cc/s10wjwwww.learning-network.org