Author, p. 3. The seven required areas of study within the Core Curriculum are language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, health education, arts education, and physical education. The C.E.L.s are to be taught and evaluated as part of the social studies courses. Personal and Social Values and Skills deals with the personal, moral, social, and cultural aspects of each school subject and has as a major objective the development of responsible and compassionate citizens who understand the rational basis for moral claims. Critical and Creative Thinking is intended to help students develop the ability to create and critically evaluate ideas, processes, experiences, and objects related to the social studies.
Communication focuses on improving students' understanding of language used in the social studies.
Numeracy involves helping students to develop a level of competence which would allow them to use mathematical concepts in the social sciences. Technological Literacy helps students appreciate that technological systems are integral to social systems and cannot be separated from the culture within which they are shaped. Author, p. 2. Cultural representation in all aspects of the school environment empowers children with a positive group identity. This awareness of one's own culture and of the cultures of others develops self-concept, enhances learning, promotes an appreciation of Canada's pluralistic society and supports universal human rights.