Rationale for Social Justice-English Language Arts 12 (The SJ-ELA 12 Initiative)
More and more emphasis has been placed on the power of literature to integrate curriculum, linking disciplines through literature provides a richer, more meaningful understanding of subject matter. TThe ELA-SJ 12 Initiative is a student-centered and student-driven thematically-based course, which includes core competencies, big ideas and learning standards that meet the requirements of the BC Ministry of Education’s curriculum objectives from both English 12 and Social Justice 12.
The framework of each lesson builds on background knowledge about a particular social justice issue and addresses at least one English language arts skill. The lesson objectives also promote critical thinking skills and integrate authentic and personalized learning opportunities for students. This online model benefits the busy student by providing flexibility and accessibility, as well as promoting opportunities for personalized learning and the development of 21st century skills.
The framework of each lesson builds on background knowledge about a particular social justice issue and addresses at least one English language arts skill. The lesson objectives also promote critical thinking skills and integrate authentic and personalized learning opportunities for students. This online model benefits the busy student by providing flexibility and accessibility, as well as promoting opportunities for personalized learning and the development of 21st century skills.