Doug has been a teacher in the Calgary Board of EDucation since 1975. In addition to High School Mathematics and Computer Science, Doug has taught Math and Science at the Junior High Level. Currently, Doug is teaching math online at Community and Continuing Education. He is also responsible for directing the design and development of content for all courses. Quality learning depends upon the development of online social presence, interactio n, collaboration, student-centered instruction and effective cognitive strategies.
Public education has a very broad mandate.
In Alberta we attempt to provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be self-reliant, responsible, caring and contributing members of society. Public schools must engage stud ents in a variety of activities that enable them to acquire specific learning outcomes within each subject. Schools may use any instructional technique acceptable to the community as long as the standards of the Alberta Program of Studies are achieved. Sc hools, teachers and students are encouraged to take advantage of various delivery options, including the use of technology and distance learning. During their school years, students go through many developmental stages in their intellectual, physical, emotional and social growth.