Front Matter-Alberta Social Studies POS

1. New node

2. Definition

2.1. study of people

2.2. issues focused and inquiry-based

2.3. interdisciplinary

2.4. practical and ethical issues

2.5. who they are

2.6. what they want to become

2.7. the society in which they want to live.

3. Role

3.1. VALUES AND ATTITUDES

3.1.1. Value, respects, and support the dignity, diversity, and equality of human beings.

3.2. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

3.3. SKILLS AND PROCESSES

3.4. New node

4. Vision

4.1. nature of 21st century learners

4.2. citizenship and identity

4.3. multiple perspectives,

4.4. belonging and acceptance

4.5. diversity

4.6. pluralistic view