In this brief piece, Dr. Mackey explores how capable readers orchestrate many different elements of word recognition, comprehension, association, and reflection, all at the same time.
Dr. Maren Aukerman identifies several concerns with the revised English Language Arts & Literature curriculum that was released in April 2022.
The Department of Elementary Education in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta hosted two public information sessions on the draft K-6 curriculum. The first session was held on February 22, 2022 and the second session was held on March 15, 2022.
Dr. Mackey asks whether the draft “knowledge-rich” curriculum will provide children with real knowledge or if it is a “learning-poor” curriculum instead.
The Northern Alberta Reading Specialists’ Council responds to the draft K-6 English Language Arts curriculum.
An open letter regarding the draft French Immersion and French Language Arts curricula from members of the French Advisory Committee at the University of Calgary Werklund School of Education.
Read Dyslexia Canada’s statement on the draft K-6 ELA curriculum.
Dr. Margaret Mackey discusses the importance of ensuring children develop a joy of reading as part of the English Language Arts curriculum.
Decoding Dyslexia Alberta encourages local decision makers to elect to pilot the ELA
curriculum.
Reading Specialists Respond to the 2021 Draft Alberta English Language Arts Curriculum.