GETCA 2025: Full Schedule

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9:00am MST

Resources for Implementing the K-6 Elementary Science Curriculum

Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Are you an elementary teacher looking for resources to support implementation of the new Alberta K-6 science curriculum? In this session, we will share free resources developed by the Centre for Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education at the University of Alberta. Resources include teacher guides for each learning outcome, integrated year/unit plans, and a searchable database of lesson resources aligned with the new Alberta K-6 science curriculum. For more information visit sciencecurriculumwayfinder.ca

Speakers

Melissa LaRue

Melissa LaRue is an elementary teacher with Edmonton Public Schools. For the past two years she has worked as a research assistant at the University of Alberta on elementary science and literacy projects.

Emile Moacdieh

Emile Moacdieh is a former grade 6-12 teacher, university geology instructor, and paleontology researcher. He is currently a PhD student at the University of Alberta focusing on elementary science education.

Dr. Jerine Pegg

University of Alberta

Dr. Jerine Pegg is a science education professor at the University of Alberta.

Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 10

Biology/Physics/Chemistry/Science, Biology/Physics/Chemistry/Science

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11:40am MST

Decolonization: Equitable Education for All Students

Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST

ECC - Salon 10

Decolonization is a scary word for some. Join me to learn that the work of decolonization is not about guilt or shame- it is about making education more equitable for Indigenous students and all students. It is not about Western culture being bad, either. It is about including all voices, points of view, and ways of being equally. Educators always say, "Just tell me how to do it." In this session, I will share what to look for, where and how to start, strategies to use, resources for planning, and missteps to avoid when working toward decolonizing education.

Speakers

Angela Houle

Angela Houle has been in education for 19 years. She has worked for EPSB, CCSD, and now works for the CBE. She recently defended her Masters thesis on decolonization efforts in Catholic schools from the perspective of upper administrators. Her family are from Metis communities in... Read More →

Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
ECC - Salon 10

Indigenous, Leadership

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Room Details ECC - Salon 10 (Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC), Max capacity for 240 people)
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