1. listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to access and explore prior knowledge and experiences of self and others.
Specific Expectations:
1.1.1 Talk about and/or represent self, and listen to others
1.1.2 Express text preferences (oral, print, and other media)
1.1.3 Participate in classroom activities
Skill Descriptor:
Express and discuss thoughts, feelings, experiences, ideas, and opinions, and consider those of their peers.
Achievement Indicators:
Describe their thoughts and emotions, personal experiences, and the experiences of others with details
Use descriptive language to express personal ideas and wonderings
Skill Descriptor:
Express and discuss thoughts, feelings, experiences, ideas, and opinions, and consider those of their peers.
Achievement Indicators:
Describe their thoughts and emotions, personal experiences, and the experiences of others with details
Use descriptive language to express personal ideas and wonderings
Use complete sentences and/or full thoughts to make a point
Communicate with others in a variety of ways, for a variety of purposes, and in a variety of contexts
1.2 listen and respond to others, both verbally and non-verbally (e.g., using the arts, using signs, using gestures and body language), for a variety of purposes and in a variety of contexts
Cyberbullying tweets from the President of the United States. Sexism in Silicon Valley. Fake news from social media feeds fuelling online hate.
It’s been a rough year so far on the digital media landscape.
Overall Expectations:
Global citizenship and sustainability involves understanding diverse world views and perspectives in order to effectively address the various political, environmental, social, and economic issues that are central to living sustainably in today’s interconnected and interdependent world. It also involves acquiring the knowledge, motivation, dispositions, and skills required for engaged citizenship, along with an appreciation of the diversity of people and perspectives in the world. It calls for the ability to envision and work towards a better and more sustainable future for all.
Because social media makes us all broadcasters, we have a responsibility not just to avoid sharing misinformation but to take action when people in our network share it.
This outcome chart contains media-related learning outcomes from the Alberta, Art Grade 9 curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.