Culture and Citizenship in Québec
Quebec has introduced a new program called Culture and Citizenship that will replace the Ethics and Religious culture program. CCQ will maintain the same amount of time for teaching.
The program will be introduced gradually, with some schools choosing to begin in the 2023-2024 school year. All other schools must offer the program to students by in the 2024-2025 school year.
What is the New CCQ Program?
Program Objectives
Nature of the Program
Pedagogical Stance
Competencies
Thematic Structure
Sexuality Education
Some Important Definitions
Culture refers to the collective beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a particular group or society. It includes things like language, art, music, food, and religious practices. Culture shapes how people interact with one another and understand the world around them.
Program Objectives
There are three objectives:
Prepare students to exercise citizenship in Québec
Help students learn to recognize themselves and others
Pursue the common good
NOTE: The program has one main goal: prepare students to exercise citizenship in Quebec. The other two goals are meant to support the achievement of the main goal.
What are the differences between CCQ and ERC?
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Contact Information
Lori Essery, CCQ Consultant
lessery@swlauriersb.qc.ca