Category Archives: Core Knowledge Archive

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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Critical pedagogy: a path to Canadian core knowledge.

Hello Ms. Nilsen, It is with great excitement that we await your arrival here at VAN Elementary. As educators, we are excited to share in your knowledge and improve our practice, while the students can’t stop talking about how they … Continue reading

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Critical Thinking

Dear Mr. James While thinking about how to answer your question many possible answers crossed my mind. I do my best to teach my students things I believe will be meaningful in their lives, and it is for that reason … Continue reading

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Core knowledge: Social Studies

Dear M. Kelchuk, I am so pleased to have you joining my classroom and look forward to collaborating with you. What a loaded and complex question you have asked me, I will do my best to answer your query. I … Continue reading

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Citizenship

Subject: What Every Canadian Should Know Dear Miss Weinhaus, I am thrilled to learn that you will be joining our staff for awhile! Hopefully I will be visiting Munich this summer and would love to hear about your life in … Continue reading

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