The government of Alberta is looking to update the curriculum for junior high classes, aiming to better prepare students for the workforce.
The province said it was starting the engagement process with education partners and teachers for draft curriculum for grades 7 to 9. The subjects slated for changes include math, social studies, physical education and wellness, and the Career and Life Management program, according to a Nov. 14 news release.
Engagement will help ensure the junior high curriculum is aligned with the recently developed elementary school curriculum being piloted in Alberta classrooms, said the release.
“The expertise and insights of our education partners are essential as we work together to build a comprehensive curriculum that will inspire a passion for learning and connect students more closely to careers,” Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides said in the release….