Breton Education Centre
(902) 862-6432
Gaelic Studies 11 ~ Susan Campbell
Gaelic Studies 11 is a course that satisfies the graduation requirement for Canadian history content. It is not a language course, but a course offered to give students an understanding of their Celtic heritage and a pride in their identity, as well as an understanding of the contribution of the Gaels of Nova Scotia to Canada and Canadian society. The course consists of six units:
1. Roots
2. Settlement, Growth and Identity
3. Economic, Military and Political Life
4. Independent Study
5. Oral Tradition and Literature
6. The Gaelic Arts
Expectations:
· attend class promptly with all required materials (no lates)
· follow the Breton Education Centre Code of Behaviour
· participate in all class activities
· complete all six modules to earn the credit
· complete all assignments on time. Penalties will be given where work is late in being passed in to a maximum of one day (30% of the value). After that time, a value of zero will be given.
· Students requiring extra time to complete assignments (only under special circumstances) will be required, by prior arrangement, to get parent/guardian to complete a special form.
· Students are expected to work to the best of their abilities at all times
· Students are responsible for catching up on any work missed due to being absent from class, on their own time.
· In the event students have been away from school on a field trip (for this class) they are responsible to get caught up on any work they may have missed in any other class.
Teaching Methods used:
A variety of methods may be used throughout the course which could include (but are not limited to): research; synergy; interpretation of documents; multi-media presentations; question and answer; note taking; group work; creative writing; “hands-on” activities; guest speakers and performers; discussion; illustrations; field trips; debate and video and audio presentations.
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated in a variety of ways both formal and informal, which may include but are not limited to: testing, midterm, exam, written reports and essays, audio/video and power point presentations, web page design, role playing, and performances. For assignments that are to be passed in, rubrics are often used.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
This is a very brief summary of the Gaelic Studies course. Feel free to contact me to discuss the course, view course materials or discuss your child. The best times to reach me are in the morning before classes start (8:30am-8:45am), noon hour after 12:30, and after school (3:05-3:40) at the school, 862-6432. You can also email me at the school at .
A very important method of communication between teacher and parents/guardians is the CBVRSB Homework site. You can access it by going to the Breton Ed. Website (www.bretoned.ca) , and clicking on the button for “Sr. High Homework” on the left-hand side. Then scroll through the teachers to find my homework assignments. I try to update often with whatever written homework or assignments and tests are given, (& when they are returned) but on the days when nothing is listed please be advised that the students should be reviewing the day’s work. Your student should be doing homework (written or review) every night.
Mrs. Susan Campbell