Topic #2: Foundations of Education

What is the purpose of education?

Foundations of Education

-purposes of public education

-ideas and events that have

shaped education in Canada

-Canadian school governance and

law

-realities confronting today’s

Canadian schools

Becoming a Teacher,

Chapter 3

Becoming a Teacher,

Chapter 4

Becoming a Teacher,

Chapter 5

Assignment #2:

My Beliefs About

Stuents

Due Date =

October 24

Quiz #2: Part 2

Due Date =

October 29

KSA #2: Teachers understand the legislated, moral & ethical frameworks within which they work.

Learning Task: KSA Worksheet

Work in presentation teams/use your devices

Websites:

http://www.learning.gov.ab.ca/ (Program of Studies)

http://www.qp.gov.ab.ca/ (School Act)

http://www.learning.gov.ab.ca/educationguide/guide.asp (Guides)

http://www.teachers.ab.ca (ATA – Professional conduct, policies)

Schooling Through the Ages

History of Canadian Education

What does the picture tell you?

The Life and Times of Canadian Education

Learning Task: Timeline Activity

Art

Phys-edand Health

Science

Social Studies

MathematicsLanguage Arts

Music

Curriculum in the 20th Century

Digital and Technological Fluency

Communication

Social, Cultural, Global and Environmental Responsibility

Creativity and Innovation

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making

Collaboration and Leadership

Lifelong Learning, Personal Management and Well-Being

Curriculum in the 21st Century

"We Are Not Preparing Children For Our Future, We are Preparing Them for Their Future”

***David Warlick

Thought of the Day:What is the purpose of education?

"The ability to creatively handle change will be the most sought after skill in the new

millennium." ***Alvin Toffler