'Not suitable': Teachers report slams Alberta’s draft curriculum
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“This draft curriculum was motivated by a political timeline, and the development process was designed to limit input and restrict dialogue.”
A report issued by the Alberta Teachers’ Association calls on the province to review its proposed K-6 draft curriculum, claiming the current version is deficient in several respects.
“The draft curriculum does not meet the standards of Alberta program of studies (curriculum) and is not suitable for piloting or implementation in Alberta elementary classrooms,” reads the report.
“This draft curriculum was motivated by a political timeline, and the development process was designed to limit input and restrict dialogue.”
It cites 14 specific problems with the planned curriculum, including:
The report is drawn from survey responses from more than 6,500 Alberta teachers including subject specialists, diversity specials and school and system leaders.
It also includes a letter to Education Minister Adriana LaGrange stating that now is not the time to pilot and implement a new curriculum and urging her to undertake the proposed review.
“The draft curriculum does not measure up,” reads the letter from ATA president Jason Schilling.
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