Social Studies Council

Upcoming Conference(s)

November 9 - 11, 2012  Rimrock Resort Hotel, Banff, Alberta, Canada

Link to Social Studies Council website

Objectives

The Social Studies Council (SSC) seeks to promote the study of social studies in Alberta and constantly improve the teaching of social studies.

Activities

To carry out its objectives, the Social Studies Council encourages and assists the establishment of regional councils. The Council also promotes inservice sessions to improve social studies education throughout the province and encourages dialogue relating to curriculum issues. Social studies resource people are available upon request.

The Council holds an annual meeting with well-known keynote speakers and a variety of workshops providing stimulation, incentives and classroom tips. The conference provides an invaluable opportunity for interaction and liaison among colleagues, and a perfect opportunity for networking.

Publications

Twice yearly the Social Studies Council publishes One World, a journal that provides members with scholarly articles related to the practice and teaching of social studies.

A quarterly newsletter, Focus, provides members with up-to-date information, timely news articles, conference and workshop information, and short articles related to social studies teaching and learning.

Council Fees

Category Fee
Regular Membership $35
Student Membership $10
Life Membership TBA
Subscriptions $35

Contact information for the executive members of the Social Studies Council is provided to assist the ATA in conducting its professional and business affairs.


Social Studies Council



Council Executive

President
Roland Zimmermann
Phone (bus): 780-466-3161 
Fax: 780-466-6994
rolandhz@me.com
Treasurer
Gary Hansen
Phone (bus): 780-387-4101 
Fax: 780-387-4713
gbhansen@telus.net
 
Journal Editor-One World
Gail Jardine
gjardine@ucalgary.ca
Newsletter Editor-Focus
Craig Harding
Phone (bus): 403-777-7870 
Fax: 403-777-7872
jcharding@cbe.ab.ca
 
ATA Staff Advisor
Cory Schoffer
Phone (bus): 780-447-9430 OR 1-800-232-7208 
Fax: 780-455-6481
cory.schoffer@ata.ab.ca
PEC Liaison
Robert Twerdoclib
Phone (bus): 780-962-0357 
Fax: 780-455-6481
robert.twerdoclib@teachers.ab.ca
 
Secretary
Sharon Richter
srichter@wolfcreek.ab.ca