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Check out the Fall edition of the EOCCC Echo for more information about what's going on, upcoming events, and our newest resources.
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Exploring the Historical and Contemporary Experiences and Perspectives of the Canadian Jewish Community
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The latest version of the grade six Ontario Social Studies curriculum provides opportunities for students to learn about the responses of the Canadian government to the Holocaust and the development of Canada’s responses to acts of hate and human rights violations. So, what does this mean for our Catholic students who will be engaging in learning with this curriculum? How will this learning help our students develop a more personal relationship with God and the teachings of Jesus Christ? How will a curriculum that examines how settler/newcomer communities, such as the Jewish community have contributed to the development of identities in Canada, help them live a life that is guided by the Gospel? The lessons provided in this document are intended to provide classroom teachers with opportunities to approach the new grade six Social Studies curriculum from a perspective that is distinctly Catholic. These lessons should not be seen as an end point to the new Social Studies curriculum. Rather, our hope is that they are viewed as launching off points for classroom engagements that will be rich, relevant and engaging for students. Most importantly, we hope they serve to further support a better understanding of what it means to a Catholic in Canada.
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Planting Seeds for Success:
Exploring Learning Skills, Work Habits and Global Competencies from a Catholic Perspective
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In response to evolving educational needs, the 2024 edition of “Planting Seeds for Success: Exploring Learning Skills, Work Habits and Global Competencies from a Catholic Perspective”, now includes comprehensive guidance on fostering global competencies & transferable skills, promoting digital citizenship, and assessing 21st century skills. The links between the learning skills, global competencies and Catholic Graduate Expectations are organized in clear and concise charts that include assessment and reporting aides, like “look fors” and sample statements. Updated samples of learning skills report card comments have also been added for primary, junior and intermediate grades. This edition also incorporates multimedia elements such as videos and infographics, enhancing accessibility and engagement for educators. The overall goal of the resource remains the same- to continue supporting educators in implementing effective practices aligned with Catholic values, ensuring a holistic approach to student development in Ontario Catholic schools.
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Project Based Learning for De-Streamed Emerging Grade 9 Learners in Geography
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This resource aims to provide educators/teachers with activities that allow students to apply their thinking, review mapping skills, identify and apply physical features of the land, discuss transportation and the impacts of extracting resources from earth, and finally examine historical demographics of regions while also exploring environmental issues and how to live more sustainably. Lessons and tasks will provide opportunities for students to apply geographic thinking, use the geographic inquiry process, and use geospatial technologies.
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