For+Day+2+-+Sept.+6th

**A. Teaching Manifesto (** **Due Sept. 13th)**

 * Outcome: To begin a reflection on what is important for you as a teacher. How do you want to be remembered by students?

After class discussions and consulting the reading and resource list (See Link on left side of page) develop a Top 10 list that we'll call your teaching manifesto. **

B. Curriculum Standards (Due Sept 15th)
To develop a deeper understanding of social studies (and construct a personal definition) by exploring the following websites:
 * Outcome:**


 * References: **
 * 1) 1. Case, Roland . (1997). Elements of a coherent social studies program //.// In Roland Case & Penny Clark (Eds.). // The Canadian anthology of social studies (// pp. 9-15). Burnaby, British Columbia: Field Relations and Teacher In-Service Education, Faculty of Education, Simon Fraser University.


 * 1) 2. Atlantic Foundation Curriculum Document at [|Foundation Document - Social Studies K-12] For your information -- all New Brunswick curriculum documents are located at this site [|http://www.gnb.ca0000anglophone-e.asp]


 * 1) 4. National Council of Social Studies (a USA based group but with international membership) The NCSS is the most influential group in social studies education in North America —[| http://communities.ncss.org/node/264]


 * 1) 5 In class presentation titled //History of Social Studies//.

Delve into the references listed above to develop a deeper understanding of social studies and to help you solidify a personal definition of social studies. Exploring the references allows you to become more familiar with the standards, resources, lessons, and publications.
 * Exploration**

Action
Complete the //Guided Study of Social Studies Curricula - See attached file here://

Bring a copy of your completed questions to class with you on the due date (consult the Tentative Schedule for date). Be prepared to share and discuss your findings.
 * Closure**