A bunch representing Alberta academics is rekindling fierce opposition to the federal government’s proposed curriculum for kindergarten to Grade 6 college students.
The Alberta Teachers’ Association surveyed greater than 6,500 academics concerning the plan and says there’s a ethical crucial for the United Conservative authorities to listen to their considerations.
Academics surveyed mentioned it reads like a curriculum from the Fifties and lacks a transparent imaginative and prescient and purpose.
The evaluate notes that a whole bunch of Alberta academics raised considerations when the curriculum was first launched in March.
They mentioned it skews towards Eurocentric historical past, is filled with jargon, doesn’t educate college students vital considering abilities, and lacks correct Indigenous views.
The curriculum is to be absolutely applied subsequent September.
— Extra to come back…
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