Mental health literacy is fundamental to improving knowledge about mental health, decreasing stigma, and, therefore, enhancing help-seeking behaviors. The purpose of this cohort study is to evaluate the impact of a mental health literacy program on preservice teachers' knowledge, attitudes, and help-seeking efficacy. Sixty preservice teachers in a…

The ways in which teachers adjust to challenges in the process of becoming professionals are complicated. Teacher mentorship, however, is an important step to creating and sustaining a strong professional career. This article discusses new understandings from a Canadian research project: "Pedagogical Assemblage: Building and Sustaining…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 5. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; early history of the United States and Canada. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The central portion of the guide is divided into five subunits, each of which is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. Other sections are in list form. The guide is…

This guide for instructors of Saskatchewan NewStart social work case aide trainees outlines course content, processes, and objectives for each phase of training. It is designed to help instructors function as guides and resource persons (as opposed to information givers or typical classroom instructors) as they help trainees learn how to develop…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 5. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; culture regions. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The major portion of the guide, which develops the unit, is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. Other sections are in list form. The guide is mimeographed and staple-bound with a paper cover.…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 5. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; physical geography of the United States and Canada. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The major portion of the guide, which develops the unit, is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. Other sections are in list form. The guide is mimeographed and…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 5. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; economic development of the United States and Canada. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The major portion of the guide, which develops the unit, is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. Other sections are in list form. The guide is mimeographed and…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 5. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; social development of the United States and Canada. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The major portion of the guide, which develops the unit, is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. Other sections are in list form. The guide is mimeographed and…

This guide complements the two other social studies documents at the Senior 4 level for the social studies curriculum sequence for schools in Manitoba, Canada. The primary focus of this document is to explore the impact made by significant historical developments, movements, and individuals that shaped and influenced Western Civilization…

This two part Saskatchewan NewStart school aide curriculum guide outlines program content and procedures for trainees and for their instructors. Stressing the responsibility of trainees for much of the content impact, the first volume provides questions, training outlines, and other resources (including guidelines on microteaching) to equip…

GRADES OR AGES: Grade 5. SUBJECT MATTER: Social studies; government and international relations of the United States and Canada. ORGANIZATION AND PHYSICAL APPEARANCE: The central part of the guide is divided into 4 subunits, each of which is laid out in three columns, one each for topics, activities, and materials. Other sections are in list form.…

This guide for grade 12 mathematics has been developed as part of an overall revision of the mathematics program for Manitoba, Canada schools and is designed to be used in coordination with existing guides for grades K-12. It is the framework upon which grade 12 teachers may build their mathematics programs. This guide consists of four main…

This scope and sequence document explains the organization of secondary-level courses (grades 10-12) in Alberta, Canada. An incomplete sample framework of the scope and sequence of the 10th grade Canadian geography course is provided. The shorthand notation system commonly used in all curriculum documents in the Province of Alberta is explained.…

This issue includes a syllabus for a world religions course from the Windsor Board of Education, Ontario; a teacher's experience in developing a world religions course in Cathedral Girls' High School, Ontario; and a rationale for teaching philosophy in the high school. (JH)