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Paula Waatainen
@sosopolitical.bsky.social
EdD, Learning Sciences. Socials methods prof, Vancouver Island University. Researching design of authentic assessments of competency. Interests: civic education, historical thinking, deliberation, and place-based learning. And live music! #bcedchat #edusky
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Ha ha - Yes

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That’s concerning, to say the least. I recall Paul Martin making CPP changes designed to make that program sustainable with an ageing population, but I guess the same kind of levers weren’t possible for a program that doesn’t have direct contributions.

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I’m on my way to Ottawa, and will attend Question Period tomorrow! Having fun trying to anticipate the questions.

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PWsosopolitical.bsky.social

Good idea! Hello #bcedchat - who is here?

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Do Americans Value Democracy?   A deep dive into the latest survey data on the ideas and attitudes that shape the political conflict in the United States. Spoiler alert: The results aren’t exactly encouraging…   A thread, based on my new piece: thomaszimmer.substack.com/p/do-america...   🧵 1/

Do Americans Value Democracy?
Do Americans Value Democracy?

Brace yourselves, this isn’t going to be pretty: A deep dive into the best survey data we have on the ideas and attitudes that shape the political conflict in the United States – Part I

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Paul McGuire asks if teacher candidates are able to incorporate historical thinking in their practice. My belief is that expectation must be set at the start of practicum betw student,associate & supervisor and continue through coaching-mentoring programs during early career years

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PWsosopolitical.bsky.social

Congratulations! I look forward to reading it, once I can get my hands on a physical copy. I recommend your work regularly to my education students.

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PWsosopolitical.bsky.social

Great - I will have a look, thanks!

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Paula Waatainen
@sosopolitical.bsky.social
EdD, Learning Sciences. Socials methods prof, Vancouver Island University. Researching design of authentic assessments of competency. Interests: civic education, historical thinking, deliberation, and place-based learning. And live music! #bcedchat #edusky
100 followers142 following52 posts