CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES

WELCOME TO CANADIAN AND WORLD STUDIES!

In Canadian and World Studies, students develop skills, knowledge and understanding, and attitudes that will serve them both inside and outside the classroom. The focus of teaching and learning in the Canadian and world studies curriculum is the development of ways of thinking and of transferable skills that students need in order to acquire and apply knowledge and understanding. Students apply these ways of thinking and skills in a variety of contexts to examine information critically; to assess the significance of events, developments, and processes; to develop an understanding of and respect for different points of view; to reach supportable conclusions; and to propose solutions to, and courses of action to address, real problems.

In a rapidly-changing and technologically-advanced world, these skills have never before been more important. Courses in our department focus on critical thinking skills, communication, collaboration and understanding different perspectives. Our teachers focus on providing an inclusive classroom for all students so that everyone can thrive.