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made between mathematical reasoning and activities such as using computer drawing programs to produce illustrations, interpreting map coordinates, composing music, or modifying digital imagery.
INTERNATIONALIZING THE CURRICULUM THROUGH INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATION
As the world becomes more interconnected, socially and economically, it is crucial for Ontario students to develop the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and attributes needed to become active and successful global citizens. International education exposes Ontario students to different cultures, languages, and ways of thinking, and fosters the develop- ment of global competencies that students need to navigate diverse cultures and societies. Ontario’s Strategy for K–12 International Education (2015) guides and supports Ontario educators in “internationalizing” the curriculum and the learning environment – that is, enhancing student learning through the integration of international, intercultural, and/or global perspectives, cultures, and experiences. The strategy presents a set of overarching goals for international education in Ontario schools, and is available on the ministry website, at www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/strategyK12.pdf.
The First Nations, Métis, and Inuit studies curriculum provides opportunities to extend the classroom experience into a global context. There are more ways than ever before to reach out to other parts of the world. Students are encouraged to establish connections with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit studies programs and students in other communities and/or countries through the use of virtual classrooms and other media. As students benefit from opportunities to build their understanding of other cultures through personal experiences, they will be better equipped to challenge assumptions based on stereotypes and learn to see beyond their differences, cultivating intercultural friendships and networks that will continue beyond their school years.
THE ROLE OF THE SCHOOL LIBRARY IN THE FIRST NATIONS, MÉTIS, AND INUIT
STUDIES PROGRAM
The school library program can help build and transform students’ knowledge in order to support lifelong learning in our information- and knowledge-based society. The school library program supports student success across the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit studies curriculum by encouraging students to read widely, teaching them to examine and read many forms of text for understanding and enjoyment, and helping them improve their research skills and effectively use information gathered through research.
The school library program enables students to:
• develop a love of reading for learning and for pleasure;
• develop literacy and research skills using non-fiction materials;
• develop a critical appreciation of Indigenous literature, art, and other forms of cultural expression;
• acquire an understanding of the richness and diversity of artistic and informational texts produced by Indigenous peoples in Canada and around the world;
SOME CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROGRAM PLANNING
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