|
|
Resources - Archived Materials
- Key Directions Paper: Expert Panel on Science
Educators face the challenge of building a strong, viable
work force that can meet tomorrow's needs, many of which are still unknown.
Broad-based education will enable all students to achieve science literacy
and develop a variety of skills. Students will require a strong conceptual
basis to the knowledge they acquire so that...
Click
Here to read more...
- A Synthesis 0f 24 Expert Panels
In the spring of 1996, the Ontario government announced
its intention to move to a four-year secondary school program, as recommended
by two royal commissions on education. In doing so, the government made
a commitment to re-imagine and revitalize secondary education in order
to prepare students for...
Click
Here to read more...
- Science Background Paper
It is time for a renewal of secondary school curriculum
in Ontario. Many of our guidelines are more than a decade old and new
issues and knowledge have been identified in every subject area. Up-to-date
skills required for life and work in the twenty-first century must be
incorporated in a new generation of curriculum policy statements
Click
Here to read more...
- STAO Input to the Background Paper
STAO believes that two major goals of science education
are to provide a basis for further study for the minority of students
and access to basic science literacy for all. Our nation must have enough
qualified scientists, engineers, teachers and related professionals
to successfully compete globally in science and technology.
Click
Here to read more...
- Pan Canadian Protocol
In February 1995, the Council of Ministers
of Education, Canada (CMEC) adopted the Pan-Canadian Protocol for Collaboration
on School Curriculum. Science was chosen as the first area for collaboration.
Click
Here to read more...
- STAO Response to the Pan Canadian Protocol
The Pan-Canadian Science Project provides
a welcome opportunity to examine both the ends and the means of science
education in Canada. In its current form, the draft Common Framework
initiates the discussion by asking a fundamental question about science
programs:
Click Here to
read more...
- SAIP Results for Canada and Ontario
The School Achievement Indicators Program
(SAIP) was initiated by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada
(CMEC) to provide a mechanism for reporting on levels of achievement
attained by 13- and 16-old students across Canada. Following are both
national and Ontario highlights from the results of the 1996 assessment
in science.
Click Here to
read more...
|
|
