Lyseng-Sykes


 * Seeing the Connections: Scaffolding the Teaching of Social Studies with a Library Learning Commons **

Ann Marie Lyseng, Judith Sykes - Alberta Education Using a library learning commons and scaffolding approach, this session will provide participants with models and examples that connect social studies teaching and learning to knowledge building centers. Participants will discuss concrete ways that learner centered, inquiry-based, inclusive knowledge building centers and scaffolding of instruction provide support for the learning and assessment of social studies program outcomes and support to overcome barriers for student learning.

Participants will receive and discuss draft sample materials, including: draft high school Social Studies -4/-2 sample Instructional Support Resource (ISR) materials and models to support diverse/combined learning environments and assessment. These resources were created in collaboration with teachers and the Alberta Assessment Consortium. Sample models of inquiry, project and problem-based learning using knowledge building centers, created in collaboration with teachers and teacher librarians, will also be provided. Discussion will also be encouraged regarding the needs of students in Social Studies Grades 8 and 9 and K&E Grades 8 and 9 as well as other needed supports for social studies learning (e.g., strategies to support E.L.L. Benchmarks, FNMI infusion, etc.).

Participants will use their own class profiles and the “planning up” and scaffolding strategies, criteria, and modeling discussed in the session to customize their approaches and examples from the draft materials provided in practical ways for their own teaching environments. Teachers will also have the opportunity to become connected to a growing network of colleagues to share ideas and materials on a collaborative Moodle ( http://lms.albertapd.ca ) .
 * About the Presenters:**

Judith Sykes is an Alberta principal, teacher-librarian, resource specialist, and published author currently working as the Manager for School Library Services with Alberta Education. Ann Marie Lyseng is an Alberta teacher, resource specialist, writer, and graduate student currently working as a Curriculum Manager for English Language Arts, Social Studies/Social Sciences, and Humanities K&E for Alberta Education.

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