Thinking Like a Teen: Teaching the Charter to Grade 9 Students

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Originally published in TEACH Magazine, 40 Years of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Special Issue, 2022

By Jeney Gordon

In today’s world, where teenagers are evaluating issues from individuality to gender, and may be struggling to see how they fit within society, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms proves to be both important and timely.

I see parallels between a document that outlines how we can live our lives as Canadians, and how teens can live their lives in an increasingly complicated world. In my experience with teaching the Charter, a great way to connect the priorities of fifteen-year-olds with the values of a significant document is by thinking like a teen. Here’s how.

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Jeney Gordon is an administrator at a K–9 rural charter school of 300 students in Alberta. With 28 years of experience in education, her passions include alternative education, engagement, growth, and continuous learning.

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Jeney Gordon
Jeney Gordon
Jeney Gordon is an administrator at a K–9 rural charter school of 300 students in Alberta. With 28 years of experience in education, her passions include alternative education, engagement, growth, and continuous learning.

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