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The Canadian Heritage Committee Kerfuffle: A History Educator's Take
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Gibson, Lindsay – Canadian Social Studies, 2013
The latest round in Canada's History Wars was set off by reports on May 2, 2013, that the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage was going to "undertake a thorough and comprehensive review of significant aspects in Canadian history." As details of the Heritage Committee's review emerged, controversy erupted as politicians, historians,…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Educational Policy, Politics of Education, Foreign Countries
Hooked on Heritage.
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Chuhay, Carol – History and Social Science Teacher, 1988
Describes the contents and structure of a heritage education resource package which was developed to heighten students' awareness of their heritage through the study of architecture. Designed to supplement a variety of curriculum units, this package utilizes local history resources to enliven heritage instruction. (GEA)
Descriptors: Architecture, Cultural Background, Curriculum Development, Educational Resources
It's Almost Like There Aren't Any Walls. . . .
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Church, Susan – Language Arts, 1988
Discusses experiences as Curriculum Supervisor for the Halifax County-Bedford School District in Nova Scotia, including curriculum development based on each school's community. (MS)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Geographic Regions
History Taught in Quebec is not Really that Different from the History Taught Elsewhere in Canada.
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Laville, Christian – Canadian Social Studies, 1996
Demonstrates the similarities between the social studies curricula of Quebec and other Canadian provinces. Examines these in the context of criticisms that Quebec's curricula is divisive and chauvinistic. Refutes these charges and maintains that Quebec's emphasis on local history is no greater than that of other districts. (MJP)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Course Content, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development
The Development of Inclusive Curriculum Projects in the Yukon.
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Rose, Sheila D. – Canadian Social Studies, 1996
Provides a brief overview of the educational conditions in Canada's Yukon Territory and discusses their effect on curriculum development. Describes three social studies curriculum projects from inception to completion. The projects are "Our Land Too: Women of Canada and the Northwest 1860-1914"; "Klondike Gold"; and…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Policy, Educational Practices