SWS Ramanjit With Carla L. Peck On K-6 Curriculum
Sver Wala Show. Connect FM 101.7. (R. Sidhu, Interviewer).
Social Studies
Alberta’s social studies curriculum pushes religious exceptionalism
Dr, Margie Patrick explores the Alberta government’s attempt to include religion in the draft Social Studies curriculum in this article in Our Schools/Ourselves. Margie Patrick, PhDDr. Patrick taught high school for 12 years before obtaining a PhD in Religious Studies. Her current research examines how secondary social studies teachers teach about religion when and if it appears in the curriculum, current events, controversial issues, or student questions. www.kingsu.ca/about-us/staff-directory/contact_id/3605
“Crash Course” on the Draft Curriculum
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.
This Is ‘Kenneyism’ (The Tyee)
Featuring commentary by Dr. David Scott.
The Absurd UCP Curriculum: Ideologically driven and lacking basic understanding of how children learn (Alberta Views Magazine)
Carla Peck, PhDDr. Peck researches the teaching and learning of history and citizenship, the role of identity in students’ historical understandings and uses of the past, and teachers’ and students’ understandings of democratic concepts. carlapeck.wordpress.com/
Real Talk with Ryan Jespersen: Interview with Dr. Yvonne Poitras Pratt and Dr. Carla Peck
Curriculum experts University of Calgary Indigenous Education director Dr. Yvonne Poitras Pratt and social studies education professor at the University of Alberta Dr. Carla Peck review the delays and changes to new draft elementary school curriculum announced by the provincial government on Monday, December 13, 2021. (Excerpt from Real Talk with Ryan Jespersen)
CBC Calgary News at 6, December 13, 2021
Report and interview with Carla Peck on changes announced by Minister of Education, Adriana LaGrange, regarding the draft K-6 curriculum and implementation plans. (8:27 into the broadcast)