Front Matter- Alberta Social Studies POS

1. Definition

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

1.2. issues-focused

1.3. inquiry-based

1.4. interdisciplinary

1.5. draws upon history, geography, ecology, economics, law, philosophy, political science and other social science disciplines.

1.6. practical and ethical issues

1.7. understanding who you are, what you want to become and the society you want to live in.

2. Vision

2.1. multiple perspectives such as Aboriginal and Francophone

2.2. pluralism

2.3. bilingualism

2.4. multiculturalism

2.5. inclusion

2.6. democracy

2.7. diversity

2.8. respect for diversity

2.9. nature of 21st century learners

2.10. citizenship and identity core

2.11. social cohesion

2.12. belonging and acceptance

2.13. active and responsible citizenship at local, community, provincial, national and global levels

2.14. historical and constitutional foundations

3. Role