Investigate and identify how arts expressions can challenge thinking about values, ideas, and beliefs.
| (a) |
Describe how the arts can transmit or question values, ideas, and beliefs. |
| (b) |
Examine the intentions, development, and interpretations of own arts expressions in relation to own experience, values, and perspectives. |
| (c) |
Examine societal issues and their influence on current arts expressions (e.g., arts as social or political commentary). |
| (d) |
Collaborate with peers on development of criteria for assessing the expression of ideas in own arts expressions. |
| (e) |
Describe how art works are expressions of individual and collective viewpoints. |
| (f) |
Demonstrate interest in the ideas and work of today's artists, and appreciate original thought. |
| (g) |
Investigate and explain why some arts expressions were considered to be controversial at different times in history. |

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This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD).
Content includes:
- Gender and Sexual Diversity
- First Nations and Métis Ways of Knowing
- Assumptions, Privilege and Oppression
- Comprehensive School Community Health (CSCH)
- CSCH Approach to Creating Inclusive Schools