- develop the ability to use the 'concepts of disciplinary thinking" to investigate issues, events, and developments;
- develop the ability to determine and apply appropriate criteria to evaluate information and evidence to make judgement;
- develop skills and personal attributes that are needed for discipline-specific inquiry and that can be transferred to other areas of life;
- build collaborative and cooperative working relationships;
- use appropriate technology as a tool to help them gather and analyse information, solve problems, and communicate. (p. 6 - New Revised Social Studies, History and Geography)
How do educators help students achieve these goals in SSHG?
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ReplyDeleteTeacher Librarians, literacy coaches and ERT's will play an essential role in collaborative planning, delivery and assessment of these critical literacy skills. Curriculum maps and school success teams will have a vehicle for co teaching literacy and the research/inquiry process. Fancy Nancy
ReplyDeleteI agree! It's all about collaboration...
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