Canadian Studies Summer Teachers Workshop July 6-8, 2005
WORKSHOP LOCATION Canadian Consulate General, Copley Square, Downtown Boston
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY ______________________________________________________________________
Syllabus ________________________________________________________________ DESCRIPTION This 3-day workshop will examine each academic area of the Massachusetts Grade 4 History and Social Studies Curriculum Framework pertaining to Canadian studies. An emphasis will be placed on content directly relevant to teaching a Canada unit at the Grade 4 level. The participants will have the opportunity to evaluate relevant teaching materials and to apply selected course content in an applied project. Participation will include collaborative work on a curriculum unit which meets MA Frameworks as well as local school district requirements. READINGS Prior to the beginning of the workshop, participants will be mailed a course packet of articles and background reading covering each of the academic areas. Readings will cover geography of Canada , ethnic, religious, and language groups of modern Canada , characteristics of several First Nations cultures, and Canadian history and government. COURSE CALENDAR The workshop will begin July 6 and end July 8, running from 9:00-4:30 each day. Projects are due between July 8 and August 15 th. ASSIGNMENTS Assignments will include reading prior to each day of presentations, reviewing teaching materials, and two culminating projects: a written reflection piece, and a finished curriculum unit. Both may be submitted electronically. Reflection : This will be a several-page written reflection (no more than 5 pages) covering your background knowledge prior to the workshop, what you learned by reading the articles, what you learned in the workshop, and how you will apply what you learned. Budget half or more of the reflection for your thoughts about applying what you learned to your teaching. Curriculum Unit : This will be a completed curriculum unit which reflects your learning from the workshop readings and content, which reflects relevance to MA Grade 4 Frameworks and to your specific school district or school requirements, and which will include assessment of student learning – how you will know your students have learned. GRADING To successfully complete the workshop and earn 2 graduate credits, participants will complete all assignments, and will submit a written reflection and a usable, relevant unit for teaching Canadian studies at Grade 4. Participants will collaboratively develop a grading rubric for evaluating the curriculum units. Participation throughout workshop 5% Completing assignments 5% Written Reflection 10% Curriculum unit 80% COURSE POLICIES Attendance, Preparation, and Participation : Arriving promptly, being prepared, and participating are important because of the short duration of this workshop. Deadlines : The two projects are to be completed and submitted prior to August 15 th, because the term ends at the end of August. You may apply for an extension prior to August 15 th with permission from instructor.
WORKSHOP OUTLINE
DAY 1 PREPARATION : Read packet of articles relating to Day 1 presentations, mailed prior to start of course. Articles cover French-speaking Canada, Canadian geography, history, economics, and Native studies. DAY 1 Lectures and Presentations 8:45 Arrive at Canadian Consulate; register; meet participants 9:00-9:15 Introduction 9:15-10:00 Lecture: French Language and Heritage, Marc Jacques, Academic and Cultural Affairs Officer for the Canadian Consulate General 10:15-11:00 Lecture: History 11:15-12:00 Lecture: Economics 12:00-12:50 Lunch on own 1:00-4:15 Presentation: Native Studies 4:15-4:30 Process, discuss, and review notes. Outline thoughts for reflection piece.
DAY 2 PREPARATION : Read packet of articles relating to Day 2 presentations, mailed prior to start of course. Articles cover Aboriginal/First Nations. Review a a relevant resource material/book or web site. DAY 2 Presentations combined with Teaching Resources 8:45 Arrive at Consulate 9:00-10:15 Presentation: Geography 10:30-12:00 Presentation: NW Coast Culture 12:00-12:50 Lunch on own 1:00-1:30 Center for the Study of Canada , Plattsburgh (NY) State University : Presentation of resources 1:30-4:15 Presentation: Inuit Culture 4:15-4:30 Process, discuss, and review notes. Outline thoughts for reflection piece
DAY 3 PREPARATION : Review and be prepared to summarize usefulness of several relevant resource materials/books or web sites. DAY 3 Curriculum Writing 9:00-4:00 Collaborative curriculum writing using the resources from the first two days, the articles, and the experience of the instructor and participants. 4:00-4:15 Process, discuss, and review notes. Outline thoughts for reflection piece 4:15 – 4:30 Conclusion, wrap-up. |
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