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The Humanities Pose Questions And Students Look For Answers
After reading Gibson's (2018) article I wondered how I could connect this to a middle school Social Studies classroom in Canada and adapt it to a current issue surrounding Alberta. With the largest issue in Alberta at the moment being a huge surge in Albertans leaning towards separation from the larger country of Canada, I thought it might be a great way for students to dive deeper into the overarching issues and formulate their own opinions based on research and group work.
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6 days ago3 min read
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Shark Tank: Real World Issues and Resolutions for Brazilians as it Connects to Canadians
I recently participated in a Teaching Across Borders program through the University of Calgary. I was placed in Brazil for 2 months. During which time I attended two schools and taught English Language in different aspects. For example, at Jose Honoreto, I was assisting in breakout groups, doing worksheets for grades 6-8. At CEPI, I planned and delivered lessons to grade 9-12 students. It was here that I had the opportunity to see how the humanities can truly transcend border
christaflowers3
Jan 143 min read
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