Knowledge rich or just fake knowledge?
Dr. Mackey asks whether the draft “knowledge-rich” curriculum will provide children with real knowledge or if it is a “learning-poor” curriculum instead.
Media Literacy
The Northern Alberta Reading Specialists’ Council Response to the Alberta draft English Language Arts and Literature Kindergarten to Grade Six curriculum
The Northern Alberta Reading Specialists’ Council responds to the draft K-6 English Language Arts curriculum.
An Open Letter to All Alberta Parents of School-Aged Children
Dr. Shelly Russell-Mayhew raises concerns about the Draft Physical Education and Wellness Kindergarten to Grade 6 Curriculum.
Image source: UConn Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity.
Main Goal of Science Curriculum Should be Scientific Literacy
Dougal MacDonald looks at scientific literacy in the context of the proposed curriculum.
Curriculum Feedback – English Language Arts, Alberta Education
Dr Robin Bright states that Albertans can and must build a strong ELA curriculum for our students and for the future. She offers some observations about how to do this for teachers, parents, and most importantly, students.
Commentary on the Draft English Language Arts Curriculum
Professor Margaret Mackey is an academic who researches young people and their literacies – print, media, and digital. She expresses concern at the major omissions of topics crucial to the well-being of young people and to their development as citizens in a multimodal world.