Blogging: The New BC Curriculum

 

(1) Please write about two things that were new to you or surprised you from the curriculum orientation guide and/or glossary of new terms

The redesigned curriculum includes the "Historical Wrongs" section which addresses the contributions and injustices that Asian and South Asians experienced historically. It is important for teachers and students to acknowledge and admit the historical events that actually happened. These historical events have contributed greatly to our modern society development. Therefore,  their efforts should be not neglected. 

Another point that surprised me is the emphasis on "digital literacy". I remember back in the days when I was in high school, we were not allowed to use electronic devices during class time. The society is moving forward with latest innovations and technologies, and the BC redesigned curriculum is in fact promoting the use of digital technology as communication tools to assist learning. With the inquiry-based approaches in learning, students would rely on the technology to research, analyze and evaluate knowledge, so it is crucial for our students to have the digital literacy abilities.  

 (2) Create your own schematic chart of possible pathways in the courses of the BC Math curriculum