Améliorer les programmes canadiens de sciences et technologies au primaire par l'ajout de compétences du 21e siècle

In this article, we present results from a knowledge synthesis aimed at describing 21st-century competencies, sustainability competencies, as well as information and communications technologies (ICT) competencies, which researchers consider essential for workers in today's society. Our study al...

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Published inCanadian journal of education Vol. 38; no. 3; p. 1
Main Authors Pruneau, Diane, Kerry, Jackie, Langis, Joanne, Léger, Michel
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published Toronto Canadian Society for the Study of Education 01.07.2015
Subjects
Communication
Communication (Thought Transfer)
Curricula
Doctoral Dissertations
Electronic Libraries
Elementary School Science
Provinces
Science
Science Curriculum
Science Programs
Sustainability
Canada
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Summary:In this article, we present results from a knowledge synthesis aimed at describing 21st-century competencies, sustainability competencies, as well as information and communications technologies (ICT) competencies, which researchers consider essential for workers in today's society. Our study also identifies, among these described competencies, those that appear in elementary science and technology programs in all Canadian provinces. Among other results, we found that the following competencies, determined to be important for the 21st-century worker in the literature, are seldom present in the curricula we looked at: creation and problem solving using ICT, entrepreneurship, management, strategic action, systemic, connective and prospective thinking, and adaptability. Finally, we propose a course of action to promote inclusion of these "new" competencies within elementary science curricula.
ISSN:0380-2361
1918-5979