september

=September Outline=

Week 1 - September 8
Introductions; Class overview; What is Social Studies and why is it taught in elementary schools?; Course syllabus and assignments
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 * a.)** Class Wiki: a) Request membership to wiki so that you can collaborate and contribute in this space. During the week, I will be notified of your request and accept your request for membership
 * Explore the beginnings of the wiki, check assignment and see the questions that are posted for the assignments
 * Read over the syllabus and the evaluation plans for this course.
 * b.)** Send Marnie an email so that your email address is on record. marnie.mcmillan@uregina.ca
 * c.)** In order to familiarize yourself with the renewing Social Studies curriculum, read pages 1 - 8 (according to the numbers on the actual page) of the [|Gr. 6 Curriculum]. When the Gr. 1 - 5 curriculum appears later this school year, these sections will be identical. (Includes //Introduction, Core Curriculum, Broad Areas of Learning, Cross-Curriculuar Competencies, The// //Aim and Goals of Social Studies and the Social Sciences, and Teaching Social Studies//)
 * d.)** Read Chapters 1 and 2 of textbook. Come prepared to discuss and share your understandings. Think critically about what you read – reading "the lines", reading "between the lines" and reading "beyond the lines". I want you to read especially with the last two purposes (between and beyond) in mind.

**Topics**: Getting started with inquiry ; critically examining the purpose and rationales for SS education; Gr. 1 - 5 Curriculum Aims and Goals of SS (2009) and the grade levels themes (1995) a.) Reading: p. 9 – 18 [|Gr. 6 Curriculum] Pdf (//Teaching and Learning Principles,// //Teaching Controversial Issues, ////Multicultural Content, Perspectives, and Resources////,// //Portrayal of Persons with Disabilities, Worldview in Social Studies and Social Sciences Curricula////,// //Inquiry in Social Studies, Creating Questions for Inquiry in Social Studies and Social Sciences)// b.)Chapter 16 – Embedding Global and Multicultural Experiences c.) Come prepared to discuss: This helps lay more foundation for you reflective piece due the beginning of October. Check the rubric.
 * Assignments:**
 * What connections can you make to these readings based on experiences you have had during your educational journey?
 * What “bumps” confront you as you read? What is comfortable and what is uncomfortable for you? Why do you think you feel this way? What values are being reinforced and what values are being challenged?
 * What does this require of you as an educator? What do you need to do in order to meet these requirements?

**Week 3 - September 22** Guest Speaker - Brent Toles, Social Studies Consultant with the Ministry of Learning; Reflection time; Global Education As a result of your reading what comes to mind where you view this [|VoiceThread]? a.) Chapter 7 - Enriched by Teaching Aboriginal Content b.) "Inking my Thinking" (towards the October reflection) - will collect but hand back the following week for continued "inking of your thinking".
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September 29
- Guest Speaker - Dr. Carrie Bourassa - [|read about Dr. Bourassa] You will be asked to "show gratitude" following the message that Dr. Bourassa shares this week. This is a way of honouring her and giving thanks for her willingness to share her journey. Be ready to participate in this response by sharing your insights, connections, new learnings. - Reflection; Culturally Responsive Education; Schwab’s Commonplaces of Education
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 * Out of respect for our guest speaker, I would appreciate it if you could hold onto your snacks until break time. It is awkward for a guest to share when people are munching - Thanks! I appreciate your consideration :-)

1.) Ch. 3 – //Four Defining Purposes of Citizenship Education// Last week Brent Toles from the Ministry made the statement that Social Studies is all about citizenship. Based on your reading what does this mean to you? What questions does this raise for you? Consider this in terms of Schwab’s Commonplaces (learner, teacher, subject matter, environment/context)
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3.) [|Inquiry Learning] web resource from Thirteen.org Read the sections titled “//What is inquiry-based learning?” “How does it differ from the traditional approach?” “What does it have to do with my classroom?”//====== __Think/plan ahead:__ Next week you will choose a children’s literature selection. You will examine the concept of culture in relation to any of the four goals of Social Studies and develop an inquiry activity using the literature as the starting point for inquiry. As you read about inquiry think about the kinds of questions that promote learner thinking and questioning. 4.) As you will note, a reflection on your growing sense of Social Studies is due the beginning of October. This can be next week or the week after - I am flexible. Please email it to me when you do submit it. (Also make sure your name is on the email as some email "names" as not clearly identifiable as student names. Thanks!) Since you were not able to get to the "Schwab's Commonplaces" in class tonight, omit this connection in the reflection. You can still connect to a.) b.) and c.) as well as the bullets that state: You will just not be able to connect to Schwab's work. Hope you enjoyed Dr. Bourassa's presentation and found it helpful to your learning. Here is her PowerPoint for your reference. ~ Marnie
 * Consider w ho you are, your background, and your prior knowledge and experiences? What do you bring to your teaching of SS?
 * What “bumps” do you face when you think of issues in education or society in general? What beliefs and values do you hold that create these “bumps” or strong reactions to these issues?
 * What will you need to learn/consider/be aware of to be an effective teacher of SS?