Education Minister Adrianna LaGrange announced the curriculum changes during a stop in High Level on Wednesday. Image courtesy province of Alberta

By Jeff Henson

NEW CURRICULUM

Province provides details of curriculum changes to three elementary school courses

Apr 13, 2022 | 12:40 PM

Back in March, the province announced that they will be introducing new curriculums this fall for students in grades K-3 Math, and English Language Arts and Literature, as well as K-6 Physical Education and Wellness.

On Wednesday, Education Minister Adrianna LaGrange was in High Level to announce more details of what those new curriculums will look like.

LaGrange says the new curriculums have been aligned with top-performing jurisdictions – both in Canada and internationally.

“In Mathematics, the content was redistributed and strengthened to address fractions, measurements, operations, and percentages – all to better develop number sense,” she explained.

“Changes specific to English Language Arts and Literature content included updates to strengthen reading for enjoyment, creative and critical thinking, and digital literacy.”

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Enhancements to the Physical Education program focus on consent, mental health, nutrition, and safety.

LaGrange adds parents have been very clear that they expect the education system to provide a strong foundation of essential knowledge and skills.

“Moving forward with curriculum development and implementation is essential to prepare our students for a rapidly changing labour market, which is placing an ever-increasing premium on adaptability and transferable skills,” said LaGrange.

“Next school year, this new school curriculum will set approximately 400,000 students on a path to success in the classroom, and beyond.”

As part of Budget 2022, the province announced that $59 million dollars were being set aside this year for resources and professional development for teachers, in order to prepare them for these new curriculums.

Deputy Education Minister Andre Tremblay says they did not want to put a lot of parameters on what kind of development that money could be used for.

“Professional development takes numerous forms within our school authorities. It can be collaborative investment, professional development, courses or instruction. It can be released time. There is a number of different ways that teachers are supported in adapting for classroom instruction.”

The curriculum changes are based on insight and advice received from the province’s Curriculum Implementation Advisory Group.