Papers in this volume are from a symposium on issues associated with a national presence in Canadian educational systems. The papers provide an overview of the rich and multi-faceted dimensions that guide and challenge Canadian educators in the current national policy debate. The first paper argues in favour of the traditional decentralised system of education, with a national role accomplished through initiation of dialogue and promotion of greater coherence at all levels. The second argues for a more legitimised and formalised national role in education, particularly as it relates to the federal government. The third explores the possibility of a common educational purpose in Canada and draws conclusions relating to culture, purpose, and curriculum. The final paper explores the critical linkages between economics and education, notably the relationship between educational levels and economic prosperity.
This document contains papers on the following topics: Canadian citizenship for a progressive state; the current status of teaching about citizenship in Canadian elementary and secondary schools; Canadian society in the year 2000; the Charter and the teaching human rights and citizenship; the Charter and legal literacy; literacy for citizenship; ways of teaching values; theories and attitudes towards political education; thoughts on education for global citizenship; role-play and citizenship education; co-operative learning; and an exercise in simulations and citizenship education.
This Pan-Canadian Education Research Agenda (PCERA 2001) symposium synthesis report was written by Dr. Yvonne Hébert of the University of Calgary. This synthesis report offers a critical review of the research presented at the third PCERA symposium held at Laval University in Quebec on May 22 and 23, 2001. The symposium, which was held in conjunction with the Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) and the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE) during the annual Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities, explored research and policy issues related to the role of teacher education/educator training, teacher/educator supply and demand, teacher/educator professional development, indicators of success, and leadership. This report addresses the major policy issues that were discussed at the event and offers recommendations for future research.
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