Front Matter - Alberta Social Studies POS

1. Definition

1.1. study of people in relation to each other and to their world

2. Vision

2.1. nature of 21st century learners

2.2. diversity and respect for differences

2.3. social cohesion

2.4. belonging and acceptance

2.5. citizenship at the local, community, provincial, national and global level

2.6. citizenship and identity

2.7. society that is pluralistic, bilingual, multicultural, inclusive and democratic.

2.8. Francophone and aboriginal perspectives

3. Role

3.1. Values and attitudes

3.2. Knowledge and understanding

3.3. Skills and processes