1. Introduction of Outcomes-based Curricula Ministry of Education Fall 2008

2. Purpose for Renewal Sustain and strengthen Concise and coherent curriculum – Clarify expectations for students – Ensure relevance and consistency for students – Provide ease of access and use for teachers

3. Curriculum Framework Intent: Develop a curriculum framework that is concise, persuasive, and educative Practical Application: Outcomes-based curriculum – What students will know and be able to do at the end of a grade – Coherence, rigour, and deeper understanding – Higher level outcomes

4. First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Content, Perspectives, and Ways of Knowing Intent: Ensure First Nations, Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) Content, Perspectives, and Ways of Knowing are foundational in the curriculum Practical Application: Explicit reflection in foundational aspects of learning program – Broad educational aims and curriculum framework (e.g., cross-curricular competencies) – Subject area outcomes and foundational processes (e.g., inquiry) – Instructional methods (place-based learning) and resources (e.g., Elders)

5. Overarching Ideas Broad Areas of Learning that reflect the provincial Goals of Education Cross-curricular Competencies required for 21 st century citizens – The Cross-curricular Competencies and the Broad Areas of Learning connect the specificity of the areas of study and students’ daily experiences with the broader philosophy of Core Curriculum and the Goals of Education for Saskatchewan

7. Broad Areas of Learning Building Lifelong Learners Building a Sense of Self and Community Building Engaged Citizens

8. Cross-curricular Competencies Developing Thinking Developing Identity and Interdependence Developing Literacies Developing Social Responsibility

9. Vision in Action All curricula will focus on teaching for deeper understanding have support materials developed and available online identify opportunities to integrate with other areas of study have a greater emphasis on centralizing FNMI content, perspectives, and ways of knowing

10. Future Plans 2008 – 09 – Develop curricula for Grades 3, 6, 9 mathematics – Develop Grades 1-5 curricula for other Required Areas of Study – Develop Grades 10-12 outcomes to guide Secondary Level course development Aggressive 5-year plan (2007-08 to 2011-12)