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Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2013 : Alberta report

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The results of this survey fill an important knowledge gap for the province by putting Alberta-specific information in an international context. The TALIS survey also provides comprehensive,... More ≫

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The results of this survey fill an important knowledge gap for the province by putting Alberta-specific information in an international context. The TALIS survey also provides comprehensive, empirical and reliable information to support Ministry initiatives to explore new directions for enhancing the teaching environment.

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Rocky View Schools : a 21st century school division

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How do you build a 21st Century school division? Greg Bass, Superintendent of Rocky View Schools (RVS), has a lot of experience doing just that. Perhaps the biggest challenge we faced was how to... More ≫

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How do you build a 21st Century school division? Greg Bass, Superintendent of Rocky View Schools (RVS), has a lot of experience doing just that. Perhaps the biggest challenge we faced was how to retool teachers for 21st Century Learning; to align teaching practice with the new philosophy, he says. "How do you tell teachers who have had a high degree of success that they need to change?"

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Cadre d'apprentissage de l'élève : compétences à développer pour devenir un penseur engagé et un citoyen éthique doté d'un esprit d'entreprise

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Ce cadre est le fruit d’un examen de la littérature et de la recherche pédagogiques, de différents cadres d’apprentissage mis au point par des entités provinciales ou internationales, de... More ≫

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Ce cadre est le fruit d’un examen de la littérature et de la recherche pédagogiques, de différents cadres d’apprentissage mis au point par des entités provinciales ou internationales, de consultations en ligne et d’échanges en face à face avec des éducateurs, des groupes de parents, des élèves, des enseignants, des administrateurs scolaires, des chercheurs, des employeurs et des organisations non gouvernementales. Il constitue un des fondements pour l’examen et le remplacement des résultats d’apprentissage de l’élève prescrits par l’Arrêté ministériel (A. M.) actuel sur les Buts et normes relatifs à la prestation de l’éducation de base en Alberta. Le Cadre et le nouvel Arrêté, auxquels s’ajoute la révision des normes, des lignes directrices et des processus, fourniront les orientations au curriculum futur (programmes d’études, outils d’évaluation, ressources d’enseignement et d’apprentissage).

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Framework for student learning : competencies for engaged thinkers and ethical citizens with an entrepreneurial spirit

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This framework is the result of a review of educational literature and research and other provincial and international frameworks for learning, and online consultations and face-to-face... More ≫

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This framework is the result of a review of educational literature and research and other provincial and international frameworks for learning, and online consultations and face-to-face engagements with educators, parent groups, students, teachers, school administrators, researchers, employers and non-governmental organizations. These activities confirmed among other things, general support for the competencies, described in Inspiring Action on Education (2010), that contribute to an inclusive education system and success for all students. Embedding competencies in curriculum will enable educators to develop engaging and relevant learning experiences for Alberta students.

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Accountability Pillar fact sheet

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The Accountability Pillar consists of a common set of performance measures and consistent, fair evaluations of results. Through the Accountability Pillar increased emphasis is placed on achieving... More ≫

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The Accountability Pillar consists of a common set of performance measures and consistent, fair evaluations of results. Through the Accountability Pillar increased emphasis is placed on achieving outcomes, reporting results and using results for informed decision making for the purpose of improving programs and student results in subsequent years.

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