This Chapter of the text explored
the structure of the education system in Canada. It was not until I took this
course that I learned that “Canada is the only country in the world with no
federal education department” (p. 89), but rather each of the 13 jurisdictions
are in control of the education in their area. It is interesting to me that
each province/territory is in charge of the delivery, organization and evaluation of
education (p.89). This makes me wonder about the education of our country as a
whole, and the difference in education that children are receiving in some
areas compared to others.
I found it really enlightening to
learn about the variety of types of schooling available throughout the country
including, public, private, alternative, charter, private or religious. I attended a private school and I just assumed there were two choices, public or private schools. I
really had no idea there were so many different options for parents to consider
for their children. The term “school choice” was one that I had never heard
before, and refers to “the freedom that parents (and students) have in
selecting the type of school that their children attend free from government
constraint”(p.93). I am curious to know whether research shows if one
particular type of schooling seems to be more beneficial for children, or even
the strengths and weaknesses of each of the different options that are available.
Discussion: Do you agree with having a decentralized
education system in Canada?
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