A new survey from the Ontario government is asking parents and others whether kids in Ontario need to learn skills such as how to change a flat or how to hem clothing.
There were cheers among some segments of the population when Ontario brought back cursive writing in 2023 as some were aghast that kids would not be able to sign a check or mail a letter to a loved one.last week, which among other things, asks parents whether they want their kids to learn how to change a tire on a bike or car, as well as whether kids should learn to sew.
The survey, which the province says will take 10 minutes to complete, begins with a health and safety section that offers questions on whether students should learn about meal planning, food preparation and first aid.The second section of the survey is where things get a little more spicy, as the province wants to know whether kids should be schooled in bike maintenance and repair with the idea being that students learn how to fix a flat tire or oil a bike chain.
This section, which is titled Household Management Skills, also asks about auto maintenance as an option as well as clothing maintenance, which would include things like sewing a button, washing clothes or creating hems.The first question is whether students should learn about “effective and responsible use of artificial intelligence tools.”The survey is open for those to respond until Oct. 1.
Back in May, the province announced a number of changes to diploma requirements including a new financial literacy requirement as well as the return of home economics. A release from the education ministry noted that consultations would occur in the fall with parents and experts on what “practical life skills students should learn in school to build a strong foundation that sets them up for success.”Acetaminophen among Health Canada recalls from Canadian pharma brandBank of Canada hopes job growth will ‘pick up’ amid rate cuts: Macklem
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