OVERVIEW Guiding Framework for the Design and Development of Future Kindergarten to Grade 12 Provincial Curriculum. Prepared for Tribal Chiefs Educational Foundation August 24, 2016 Presenter: Dan Nash Learning Network Educational Services

Todays Agenda Guiding Framework for the Design and Development of Future Kindergarten to Grade 12 Provincial Curriculum . Overview of Stakeholder Engagement Strategies

Part 1 Guiding Framework for the Design and Development of Future Kindergarten to Grade 12 Provincial Curriculum

Why is Alberta changing the K-12 Curriculum Development process Why is Alberta changing the K-12 Curriculum Development process? Because it’s time. Why is Education is working to develop a student-centred provincial curriculum that will enrich student's lives and prepare them for careers in a diversified economy? Alberta’s Kindergarten to Grade 12 provincial curriculum has enabled our students to achieve at world-class levels. Nonetheless, our provincial curriculum is in need of updating. Current subjects range from eight to approximately 30 years old.

Benefits of New Curriculum: It will ensure that principles and standards for student- cantered learning are reflected in all future provincial curricula. It enables a consistent approach to learning for students across subjects that allows literacy, numeracy and cross-curricular competencies to be an explicit part of future curriculum. Students encountering future provincial curriculum in six subjects will benefit from a more cohesive and coherent learning experience. Teachers can better plan for and implement interdisciplinary learning opportunities which are a tenet of student- centeredness.

Benefits of New Curriculum (continued) This development process would meet the advice of prototyping partners, particularly those at the elementary level, who supported the development of six subjects per grade at a time. It begins to fulfill the commitment to Education for Reconciliation in a timely, robust and authentic manner. It also allows for the seamless and comprehensive inclusion of First Nations, Métis and Inuit contexts across all subjects and grades. It allows for Francophone perspectives to be included across all subjects and grades, as appropriate.

Curriculum Design and Process Current curriculum was developed one subject at a time and over different time periods, so there is no common design. This makes planning across subjects more difficult for teachers. Updating curriculum means that design, content and the process by which it is developed will be changed. We also know that some programs of study can be a challenge for teachers as they navigate through hundreds of learner outcomes while working to develop learning opportunities that would allow them to go in-depth on some topics with their students. In the future, provincial curriculum will be developed and available for use through a digital platform, the Curriculum Development Application (CDA). The CDA will also support the move to a shorter curriculum development cycle and an improved ever-greening process, which means curriculum, can be updated as needed within shorter time frames. This will help ensure that curriculum remains current and relevant.

Curriculum Content Future provincial curriculum in all subjects will be student-centred and will: keep pace with issues, topics and themes that are of concern to many Albertans. This includes topics like climate leadership, financial literacy, mental health, sexual health and consent, online citizenship and many more. reflect the importance of inclusion, diversity and pluralism. include Francophone perspectives, history and contributions. include enhanced mandatory content about First Nations, Métis and Inuit ways of knowing, perspectives, experiences, languages and cultures, in historical and contemporary contexts, including residential schools and treaties for all students in Alberta.

Content (continued) focus on learner outcomes that support the development of 21st century competencies as well literacy and numeracy across curriculum. Future provincial curriculum will consider and help to support directional documents, such as the Ministerial Order on Student Learning (MO), Inclusive Education Policy. It will also begin to fulfill the Government of Alberta's commitments to implement the principles and objectives of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the Expression of Reconciliation for the Legacy of the Indian Residential School System announced at the Truth and Reconciliation event in March 2014.

First The Guiding Framework for the Design and Development of Kindergarten to Grade 12 Provincial Curriculum (August 11, 2016)

Estimated Timelines for Curriculum Development The development of future provincial curriculum will occur simultaneously for six subjects: Arts Education, Language Arts (English, French Language Arts, and Français), Mathematics, Social Studies, Sciences and Wellness. K—4, December 2018 5—8, December 2019 9—10 (3 subjects), December 2020 9—10 (3 subjects) + 11—12 (3 subjects), December 2021 11—12 (3 subjects), December 2022

Estimated Timelines (continued) Current curriculum remains in effect until future provincial curriculum is approved by the Minister. Implementation dates have yet to be determined.  Fall 2016, Albertans will be asked to provide their input for future curriculum. Engagement will include both face-to-face and online opportunities. More information will be posted online once it becomes available. 

Collaboration Collaboration We will be collaborating with our stakeholders, including First Nations, Metis, and Inuit stakeholders throughout the process of developing and implementing phases of curriculum. Involving a broad spectrum of stakeholders throughout the development process helps build understanding, capacity, ownership and support for future curriculum in preparation for implementation. We will be collaborating with our stakeholders such as the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA), post-secondary Institutions (universities, colleges and institutes of technology), Alberta School Boards’ Association, Alberta School Councils’ Association, College of Alberta School Superintendents, Francophone communities, and First Nations, Métis and Inuit throughout the process of developing and implementing all phases of curriculum. All education authorities and stakeholders will have the opportunity to participate.   Collaboration

Collaboration (continued) The ATA will be a key partner in the development of curriculum, assessment and models of public assurance. It is anticipated there will be a shared steering committee that will ensure teachers are engaged in what is included in curriculum, understanding what students need to know to ensure their success, and helping students meet required outcomes. From September to November 2016, Albertans will be asked to provide their input for future curriculum. Engagement will include both face-toFace-to-face and online opportunities. More information will be posted online once it becomes available.

Overview of Stakeholder Engagement Strategies Part 2: Overview of Stakeholder Engagement Strategies

Curriculum Development Strategy

Stakeholder Engagement Spectrum

Curriculum Development Process: Shaping Phase: Deliverables Who When Where How What Why

Purpose Process Online Survey Data Analysis Gap analysis - Example Needs Assessment (Continued) Purpose Process Online Survey Data Analysis Gap analysis - Example

Curriculum Development Process: Development Phase (Development Part 1) - Draft Subject Introductions - Draft K-12 Scope and Sequences Deliverables Who When Where How What Why

Curriculum Development Process: Development Phase (Development Part 2) Draft Learning Outcomes Validation Report Deliverables Who When Where How What Why

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