BC Transforming Curriculum and Assessment

Mr. Mitzel shared briefly with us at our last PAC meeting some of the exciting changes that are underway in British Columbia schools. Information can be found at the BC government site dedicated to communicating these changes and providing an opportunity for parents and educators to review them.

From the website:

Rethinking Curriculum
Extensive consultations have identified some positive changes that will transform and modernize the B.C. education system. Transformation in curriculum and assessment will help teachers create learning environments that are both engaging and personalized for students.

• Find out how these changes will support learning

Draft Curriculum
Review curriculum drafts that are designed to be flexible, competency-driven, concept-based and inclusive. Right now, Kindergarten to Grade 9 curriculum documents in several areas of learning are available.

• Review the curriculum drafts
• Get an overview of redesigned curriculum components

Redesigning Assessment
Redesigning assessment will focus on bringing coherence to curriculum, assessment, and communicating student learning.

• Learn more about transforming assessment