This session explores the draft of the new social studies curriculum for junior high, and how to coach a “doing” classroom—one that trains students not just for the next test, but for the long game of life as engaged, informed citizens in an ever-changing world. Like effective athletic training, strong instruction builds stamina, strategy, and teamwork. Participants will examine practical approaches that get students off the sidelines and into action, including cooperative learning structures, visible thinking routines, and ongoing formative assessment. In exploring how skills and procedures are directly connected to content knowledge in the new curriculum, educators will be challenged to rethink their game plan. A variety of strategies will be modeled, giving teachers a clear playbook for how they can be implemented in their own classrooms. *this session will provide all resources in english and in french.* (Div 3)
