Category Archives: All Student Work 2015

What Every Canadian Should Know – Iain Jeffrey

Sunday January 11, 2014 North Vancouver   Dear Cheng Meng Qian,   Welcome to Canada!  This is going to be an excellent professional experience for you and I am honoured to be a part of it.  Our education system is … Continue reading

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Assignment: Core Knowledge

To my colleague, The answer to the question, “what does every Canadian need to know today?” is a difficult one to answer, as I don’t think we can ever come to a true consensus  on what every Canadian needs to … Continue reading

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What does every Canadian need to know today?

Mr. Richards, Thank you very much for getting in contact with me and taking an interest in the Canadian curriculum. You have asked what I believe every Canadian needs to know today. I will do my best to answer this … Continue reading

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Critical thinking and social consciousness

Dear Mrs. Galindo, I am pleased to hear of your upcoming visit to my classroom. I am thrilled to share with you the foundation of the Canadian school system as well as my personal beliefs about what every Canadian needs … Continue reading

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Habiletés prosociales et ouverture d’esprit pour un vivre-ensemble harmonieux

Bonjour Madame Sutherland, Il me fait plaisir de répondre à votre question concernant le curriculum canadien. Vous le savez probablement déjà, le Canada est un pays très diversifié en terme de démographie. De plus, suite aux événements qui se sont … Continue reading

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Core knowledge- Respect and critical thinking

Dear Ms. Hercules, It was with great pleasure that I learned of your upcoming visit! My students and I love having guests in our classroom, and it is with great excitement that we await the breath of fresh air your … Continue reading

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“What does every Canadian need to know today?” Be open-minded.

Good afternoon, Welcome to our beautiful province, we are very happy to have you at our school. Since you are new to our country. I thought it would be helpful if I were to share my beliefs about teaching in … Continue reading

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What every Canadian should know: history

Dear Mrs. Adams, I just received your e-mail and I am looking forward to your arrival in my classroom next month. I will do my best to answer your question. The main thing you should know is that Canada is … Continue reading

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Core Knowledge – History

Dear Sir/ Madam, I would like to start by extending you a warm welcome, not only to Canada but, also to my classroom. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share my experiences as a Canadian teacher with you … Continue reading

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What every Canadian needs to know – Critical Thinking

Dear Mr. Smith, Thank you for your correspondence and your enthusiasm. I will do my best to answer your question about what every Canadian needs to know today, as well as give you an idea of my own beliefs about … Continue reading

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