Learning Opportunity

Take Action for Reconciliation

This session has been completed.
Facilitator: Kim Zandboer
Date:February 04, 2025
Time:4:00 pm to 5:00 pm MTN
Cost:
No Charge
Location: Virtual
Session Code: 25-AB-314
Type:
Webinar
Focus: First Nations, Métis, Inuit and TRC

Target Audience

Elementary and Junior High Teachers

Also Recommended For

Instructional/Learning Coaches, Educational/Instructional Assistants

About this Learning Opportunity

In this session, we will explore Scholastic Canada’s Resource, Take Action for Reconciliation currently available through NEW Learn Alberta.  This resource will help teachers develop and apply foundational knowledge about Métis, First Nations and Inuit for the benefit of all students as outlined in the Alberta Education Teacher Quality Standard.  During this 45-minute session, we will spend 30 minutes demonstrating each student book (4) and corresponding Teacher Guides. We will highlight the curriculum areas where this resource can be applied as well as the links to the various Learning outcomes. There will be a 15-minute Q & A following our presentation.

This session addresses the LQS competencies

  • 2. Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning
  • 4. Leading a Learning Community
  • 5. Supporting the Application of Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Metis and Inuit

This session addresses the TQS competencies

  • 2. Engaging in Career-Long Learning
  • 3. Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge
  • 5. Applying Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Metis and Inuit

About the Facilitator

Kim Zandboer

I have been a member of the Scholastic Canada team for over 22 years, where I provide expertise to educators in Alberta on the wide range of educational resources available to support teaching and learning. In my role, I manage the Alberta territory, offering guidance on Scholastic resources. I work with Alberta Education to facilitate the procurement of Scholastic educational resources for... Read more »