A2. Developing Transferable Skills
Specific Expectations
A2.1
describe several ways in which historical investigation can help them develop skills that can be transferred to postsecondary opportunities, the world of work, and everyday life (e.g., skills related to reading texts, writing, document use, computer use, oral communication, numeracy, finding information, data analysis)
A2.2
apply in everyday contexts skills and work habits developed through historical investigation (e.g., use skills to analyse statistics in a news report, assess the credibility of a source, scrutinize the validity of statements of political commentators, listen to and weigh multiple perspectives on an issue before making a judgement, engage in informed discussions; apply work habits such as collaboration to cooperate with peers on a project, or initiative to take action on an issue that is important to them)
A2.3
apply the knowledge and skills developed in the study of the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada when analysing current social, economic, and/or political issues (e.g., to understand perspectives in media reports on a current environmental issue; to enhance their understanding of the significance of a new political policy addressing a social issue; to understand the implications of a current social trend for Indigenous families and their cultural practices), in order to enhance their own understanding of these issues and their role as informed citizens
- Why might it be useful to apply the concept of change and continuity and/or cause and consequence to help you to evaluate the promises being made by politicians during an election campaign?
- If you were asked to evaluate possible names for a new school in your community, which concepts of historical thinking might you apply? Why?
- What parallels are there between the issue you are analysing and a historical one you have studied?
A2.4
identify some careers in which the skills learned in this course might be useful (e.g., conservationist, consultant, councillor, curator, educator, health care provider, policy adviser, public relations officer, social media manager)
