Saskatchewan Education gratefully acknowledges the professional contributions and advice given by the following members of the Practical and Applied Arts Reference Committee:
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Jerry Cherneski, Instructor Hazel Lorenz, Consultant Dean Lucyk, Teacher Moose Jaw S.D. #1 Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation Saskatchewan Business Teachers’ Association (SBTA) Lance Moen, Dean Rose Olson Dr. Len Proctor |
Ron Provali, Teacher Dr. Kevin Quinlan Doug Robertson Gayleen Turner, Teacher
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Saskatchewan Learning wishes to thank many others who contributed to the development of these guidelines:
This document was completed under the direction of the Science and Technology Unit, Curriculum and Instruction Branch, Saskatchewan Learning.
Within Core Curriculum, the Practical and Applied Arts (PAA) is a major area of study that incorporates five traditional areas of Business Education, Computer Education, Home Economics Education, Industrial Arts Education and Work Experience Education. Saskatchewan Learning, its educational partners, and other stakeholders have collaborated to complete the PAA curriculum renewal. Some PAA curriculum guidelines have been updated; some components have been integrated, adapted, or deleted; some Locally Developed Courses have been elevated to provincial status; and some new guidelines have been developed.
A companion Practical and Applied Arts Handbook provides background on Core Curriculum philosophy, perspectives, and initiatives. The Handbook articulates a renewed set of goals for PAA. It presents additional information about the PAA area of study, including guidelines about work study and related Transition-to-Work dimensions. In addition, a PAA Information Bulletin provides direction for administrators and others regarding the implementation of PAA courses. Lists of recommended resources for all guidelines will be compiled into a PAA Bibliography with periodic updates.
Horticulture 10, 20, 30 will provide the students with a strong knowledge base in the field of horticulture. Five strands of course material are developed to expand student awareness and invite the participants to explore this diverse field. This course series emphasizes understanding the theory and practical application of the knowledge. The optional work study component at the 20 and 30 levels provide an opportunity for students to develop and enhance horticultural skills learned in the classroom and apply them to a workplace environment.
Horticulture 10, 20, 30 relies on a resource-based learning approach. A variety of instructional approaches are augmented with guest speakers, career development opportunities, video and out-of-classroom experiences. The horticulture programs have been designed to meet with Canadian industry standard with particular emphasis on life long learning. The development of sufficient curriculum in concert with the industry may provide opportunities for entry level status in current apprenticeship programs. Students will be exposed to specific areas of the field such as greenhouse culture, landscape gardening and construction, interior plantscaping and urban forestry.