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  by Stephanie, almost 5 years ago

  Hello,

  My name is Stephanie Fitzgerald. I am a parent and teacher and wanted to reach out with regards to the curriculum draft that has been proposed by the UCP government.

  While I believe there are benefits to piloting any new curriculum in classroom settings before fully integrating it into our education system, I feel that this particular draft has far too many flaws to warrant the time and energy it takes to even pilot the draft.

  To name just a few of the weaknesses found in the document, much of the information is developmentally inappropriate; the curriculum encourages outdated... Continue reading

  Hello,

  My name is Stephanie Fitzgerald. I am a parent and teacher and wanted to reach out with regards to the curriculum draft that has been proposed by the UCP government.

  While I believe there are benefits to piloting any new curriculum in classroom settings before fully integrating it into our education system, I feel that this particular draft has far too many flaws to warrant the time and energy it takes to even pilot the draft.

  To name just a few of the weaknesses found in the document, much of the information is developmentally inappropriate; the curriculum encourages outdated pedagogical practices, such as memorization; and there are numerous inaccuracies and/or errors that have been found by subject experts.

  As a professional, I am immensely proud of my fellow educators for the work we have done over the years to best serve young people. We have introduced innovative practices and engagements that prepare them to be successful when they leave our classrooms. This curriculum would significantly reverse the progress that we know we have made. This curriculum does not have the best interests of students in mind.

  I am very glad that our school division has refused to pilot the draft and hope that our Minister of Education and the Government of Albert reject the draft curriculum outright.

  Thank you.

  Sincerely,

  Stephanie Fitzgerald
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  The physical education and wellness curriculum promotes eating disorders

  by Jennifer House, almost 5 years ago

  Nutrition education of "unhealthy" vs "healthy" food isn't appropriate for elementary school. Even starting in grade 1 with objectives like: "Examine healthy decision making in food selection."

  
  

  Kids DO NOT make food choices at home. Adults do. Related to their culture, income and many other factors. Food education for kids should be about fun exploration.

  
  

  Being weighed and tracking food encourages eating disorders. Which have the highest death rate of any mental illness.

  As a dietitian and mom, I hope experts can be consulted in revising this section of the curriculum. I don’t believe it’s “updated” at all but likely... Continue reading

  Nutrition education of "unhealthy" vs "healthy" food isn't appropriate for elementary school. Even starting in grade 1 with objectives like: "Examine healthy decision making in food selection."

  
  

  Kids DO NOT make food choices at home. Adults do. Related to their culture, income and many other factors. Food education for kids should be about fun exploration.

  
  

  Being weighed and tracking food encourages eating disorders. Which have the highest death rate of any mental illness.

  As a dietitian and mom, I hope experts can be consulted in revising this section of the curriculum. I don’t believe it’s “updated” at all but likely decades old.
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  Religion should not be included in the social studies curriculum

  by Mom, almost 5 years ago
  Religion does not belong in the Social Studies curriculum. Introducing the concept of monotheism in Grade 2 is inappropriate. Are you approaching this from the perspective of a believer in that faith or from a religious studies perspective? It isn't appropriate to disregard individual's personal beliefs. And, where is the introduction then of no belief - atheism or new spiritual movements. This shouldn't be in an elementary public grade school classroom. If I wanted my children to learn about Catholicism I would have enrolled in the Catholic system.

  Religion does not belong in the Social Studies curriculum. Introducing the concept of monotheism in Grade 2 is inappropriate. Are you approaching this from the perspective of a believer in that faith or from a religious studies perspective? It isn't appropriate to disregard individual's personal beliefs. And, where is the introduction then of no belief - atheism or new spiritual movements. This shouldn't be in an elementary public grade school classroom. If I wanted my children to learn about Catholicism I would have enrolled in the Catholic system.