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C A N A D I A N C O A L I T I O N F O R T H E R I G H T S O F C H I L D R E N Provincial/Territorial Curricula: Culture, Language, National Values and Other Civilizations British Columbia: • Undertook efforts in 1996 to improve program access, relevance and success for Aboriginal students 84 • In 1995, family life education was introduced to develop students’ understanding of the role of the family and responsible decision-making. 85 • Social Studies curriculum covers factors that have shaped Canada, citizen rights and responsibilities, diverse patterns of human activity around the world and tolerance, caring and respect for others. 86 • Four Social Studies credits are required for a high school diploma. • Language courses include Japanese and Mandarin. Saskatchewan: • Indian and Métis Education Development Fund assists rural schools in providing enhanced programs and services. 87 • Citizenship and Canadian government courses are included at the different grade levels. 88 • Social Studies courses cover families, global education and Canadian studies. • Language courses include Cree, Dené, German, Japanese, Saulteaux, Spanish and Ukrainian. • Cultural Heritage programs are available, in a limited fashion, to high school students for credit. These courses include: Asian Studies, Indian Literature, Métis Studies, Native Studies, Native Education, Native Traditions, Pacific Rim Studies and Woods Cree Culture. 89 Ontario: • Arts courses examine artistic traditions of various cultures. 90 • Health discusses healthy relationships. 91 • Social Studies looks at interactions between various cultural groups in Canada and in the world. • History and Geography study diverse groups contributing to Canada’s historical, cultural and economic development. 92 Native Studies and World Religions are also offered. • International Languages Program provides 70 language courses in 69 elementary school boards. 93 Quebec: • Obligatory instruction in languages and social sciences to expose students to history, citizenship, geography and economics, art, and moral and religious education. 94 • The Kativik Regional School Board in northern Quebec requires students to be taught in Inuktitut until Grade 3, when English or French is taught as a second language. 95 Nova Scotia: • Personal Development teaches respect for different genders and social backgrounds and confronting racism. • Family Studies examines relationships and historical perspectives while sociology includes study of the family and minority groups. • Gaelic Studies offered in Grades 3 to 6; German, Latin and Spanish offered in high school. • Social Studies includes examination of anti-racism, multiculturalism and interculturalism (Junior High). • Mi’kmaq education promotes understanding of the Mi’kmaq peoples. 96 Alberta: • Grade 10 social studies focuses on Canadian citizenship. 97 • Bilingual programs in Ukrainian, Arabic, Mandarin, German, Polish and Hebrew allowing for one of several languages to be used for instruction from 25 to 50 percent of the school day. • 15 languages are taught as provincial or locally-developed courses. 98 86
Preparation for Responsible Life Schools try different ways to prepare students for living responsible lives, such as seniors visiting programs and food drives. There is little information about the effectiveness of these programs. Access to Technology Canada is implementing a nation-wide initiative to bring computers and the Internet into schools. In 1993, the federal government and the private sector launched SchoolNet, a national electronic network which is working to connect with every school system in Canada. The program includes federal funding for satellite technology for all Aboriginal schools under federal jurisdiction. 103 At this time, 85 percent of Canadian schools are connected to the Internet. 104 Furthermore, the Computers for School Program, sponsored by Industry Canada and Telephone Pioneers, plans to have 250,000 computers in schools and public libraries by March 31, 2001. 105 Despite reductions in education spending, most provinces have expanded the role of technology in schools and devote many resources to acquire computer equipment. For example, Alberta is connecting every school to the Internet and will spend $85 million by 2000 to make equipment available to students. Ontario allocated $40 million for computer equipment. Nova Scotia requires that every new school have computer equipment and laser wiring. 106 The Northwest Territories Department of Education, Culture and Employment is a major funder of a digital communications network to link communities and deliver educational programs. 107 The Yukon, Prince H O W D O E S C A N A D A M E A S U R E U P ? Northwest Territories: • A major focus of the school system is Dené and Inuit cultural perspectives. 99 • Two special language and culture curricula have been developed: Dené Kede, taught in the Western Arctic; and Inuuqatigiit, taught in Nunavut schools. 100 • Civics education covers rights and duties of citizenship, government and politics, and participation in a democratic society. • A teacher’s resource book for Grades 7 to 9 discusses historical and language realities in circumpolar nations. 101 Yukon: • Developing a specific Yukon curriculum in cooperation with parents, community organizations and the Council of Yukon Indians. 102 87 Voices Coalition Questionnaire: Do you think schools do a good job of educating students about positive relationships with others and about practical things you can use in your everyday life, e.g. time management and how to search for a job? I think it depends on the teacher; some of them try and educate us on these things as much as possible but most teachers just stick to the lesson plan and never talk about anything else. —Colleen, aged 16, Ontario Teachers teach us how to make a bibliography, how to organize our notes, but will a nice project on ancient Egypt really help you in life? A business teacher is the only teacher that will come close to teaching students about searching for a job. In the teachers’ opinion, if you have a problem, go to the guidance counsellor. —Ana, aged 16, Ontario Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador and British Columbia similarly support education programs to enhance access and develop skills through the Internet. 108 Some educators are worried that technology will eclipse more traditional lessons in science, mathematics, writing,
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