Institutional Learning Outcomes: Indigenous Knowledges and Ways Students are given an overview of the history of Indigenous Education in British Columbia and Canada. The course focuses on effective teaching and learning practices for Indigenous students including developing relationships with parents and extended family members. Teacher candidates examine how to enrich the regular school curriculum by adding Indigenous content and including the cultural background of their Indigenous students. The class format is presentation and discussion based on articles and videos provided by faculty, presentations from other Indigenous educators, community members, and teacher candidates. Virtual field experiences could include visits to local band-operated schools, Indigenous museums, residential schools and/or Aboriginal Friendship Centres. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but EDTE 3180 is recommended. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of EDFN 4200, EDFN 4201.
Institutional Learning Outcomes: Indigenous Knowledges and Ways Students are given an overview of the history of Indigenous Education in British Columbia and Canada. The course focuses on effective teaching and learning practices for Indigenous students including developing relationships with parents and extended family members. Teacher candidates examine how to enrich the regular school curriculum by adding Indigenous content and including the cultural background of their Indigenous students. The class format is presentation and discussion based on articles and videos provided by faculty, presentations from other Indigenous educators, community members, and teacher candidates. Virtual field experiences could include visits to local band-operated schools, Indigenous museums, residential schools and/or Aboriginal Friendship Centres. Prerequisites: There are no prerequisites for the course, but EDTE 3180 is recommended. Note: Students cannot get credit for more than one of EDFN 4200, EDFN 4201.
