introducing alberta’s curriculum redesign ecacs trustees april 28, 2014 presenter: dan nash
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Introducing Alberta’s Curriculum Redesign
ECACS TrusteesApril 28, 2014
Presenter: Dan Nash
Session Goals
WHY: 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
Prologue Resources
Video 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 Redesign Update newsletters
Curriculum Development Prototyping
Student Learning Assessments
Research
Communication Toolkit
Trustees: the Big Picture people of the organization….
Thanks to Golden Hills School Division
Today’s schools are not what our parents experienced…
Curriculum Redesign Components
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
“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 P
ractice
Provocative QuestionsReflections
Overview and Timeline
Why change?
What will change?
What are the competencies?
How will it change?
Timeline
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
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
Great Resources
http://learningnetworkcommunity.wikispaces.com/Alberta+Curriculum+Redesign
Wiki: LearningNetworkCommunity.wikispaces.com
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