while another group with Barry
Eyolfson took teachers through a
parent evening, comparing co-
operative learning techniques and
other traditional methods.

Other topics addressed were
problem solving with Ken Low,
computer uses with Ron Kilgour;
working with manipulative
materials by Paul Axelson; and
building self-esteem by Joanne
Matheson.

Intermediate
The Intermediate program for the

Year 2000 is still in its early steps
and has raised many questions at

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primary and graduation.

Some of the points discussed
were:
*The basic concept of a core work,
regardless of program.
*Every student to be treated with
dignity and self respect, with an
emphasis on developing a love for
learning. _.
*Students will not be locked into a
program.
*Credits for courses to be flexible,
in units of 40 in most subjects, to

the Summer Institute Aug. 23 to —

25 in Terrace.

The intermediate grades will be a
transition period, extending from
Grades 4 to 10 and will be imple-
mented in two stages; the first
phase, 4 5 and 6 in September
1992, and the next four, 7 to 10, in
September 1993,

Inservice, planning and organiz-
ing of personne] and physical
facilities will be needed over the
next few years, with planning work
starting this year.

"Although the program proposal
is unique to B.C.," said Paul Axel-
son, intermediate supervisor for
District 88, "the premises are not
new and are based on present
knowledge. The ministry will be
giving general guide lines, leaving
the local districts to implement in
their own way."

"We are probably lucky in the
north," he continued. "The people

who come here have some adven-
ture in their souls and are willing
‘to try new ideas and outside per-
spectives."

‘Axelson said discussions are
actively taking place on subjects
such as evaluation, reporting, pro-
gram goals and how they will be
supported. It is too early to give
more than an overview, but there
is “lots of interest and lots of
questions”.

The reactions to the proposals
and the reasons for them are being
sought, with suggestions for im-
provements, to be forwarded for
evaluation by December 30.

As with any change, there are
some who are apprehensive and
some who welcome it.

Intermediate and Graduate

The draft paper of the proposed
intermediate and graduate pro-

grams for the Year 2000 were the ©

subject of an intense workshop.
At Caledonia Senior Secondary

School on August 23 to 25, =

teachers from the Queen Charlottes
to Smithers met to discuss the

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proposals submitted by the com- % .

mittee responsible for drafting the
initial presentation. The draft paper

was subjected to scrutiny and ;

questions, to be forwarded for
consideration before the final legis-
lation.

Generally, the response was
favourable toward the philosophy
and goals of the program: to be
responsive to the changing needs
‘of society; to become more indi-

‘vidualized for students; and to
meet the challenges of changing a
‘system that is failing approximate-
ly 30 ‘percent of students between

_ Province of British Columbia
Ministry of Social Services
and Housing _

accumulate up to 100 or 120 as
needed to complete the year.
*The work program, which may be
optional in the academic program.
Teachers predicted more
counselling will be needed and that
the students may have more in-
dividualized programs for their
changing needs and ambitions
during their formative years.
Participants also stressed that
there will need io be a greater
involvement of the community in

providing work experience, and of
parents in advising their children
that work experience should be
related to the course of study, and
that the essentials of English, basic
mathematics and basic science
should be every child’s right on
graduation.
Harold Cox, director of instruc-
tion for District 88, spoke of his
recent visit to Malaysia and his
surprise to learn that Malaysian

templating a similar program of

studies. .

"We may not be so revolutio
in comparison with the rest of the
world," he said, "but we are cer-
tainly on the leading edge."

“But it is essential to involve
parents and the community, as
well as teachers, to have their
ideas and support."

It is expected that a steering
committee will be implemented

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