by admin | Aug 1, 2023 | Salon
Across Canada many provinces have embraced the ideas of the Historical Thinking Project and embedded them into their curricula. In British Columbia (BC) the new Social Studies curriculum emphasizes the development of critical thinking skills that are key to the...
by admin | Jun 13, 2023 | Salon
When we were asked to present a project that would allow students to implement any of the components of historical thinking, specifically the use of sources, the Heritage cubes exhibition project came to mind. To illustrate this, a student’s research experience that...
by admin | Jun 6, 2023 | Salon
The/La Collaborative Classroom guests can bring a new perspective and give students an opportunity to ask questions directly to an expert in their field. The/La Collaborative brings a twist to the idea by connecting Canadian K-12 teachers with Social Science,...
by admin | May 30, 2023 | Salon
One of the many goals of the Social Studies Educators’ Network of Canada is to consult with potential partners in the advancement of social studies education and the development of resources for teachers. One such opportunity took place in May 2022 when SSENC...
by admin | May 23, 2023 | Salon
In 2018 Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) rolled out the first of three courses that would make up a new Social Studies high school curriculum, one that represented a significant pedagogical shift. Traditionally, students entering Grade 10 chose between History or...
by admin | May 16, 2023 | Salon
Jane Jacobs was an activist and journalist recognized as one of the most important thinkers in the field of urbanism. Concerned with the state of democracy she saw cities as a manifestation of democratic ideals. She believed in diverse cities where local governments...
