Course Summary
This course explores the history and current state of Aboriginal education in Canada, with a focus on understanding the challenges and opportunities in providing effective education to Indigenous children and youth.Key Learning Points
- Gain a deeper understanding of the history and current state of Aboriginal education in Canada
- Explore the challenges and opportunities in providing effective education to Indigenous children and youth
- Learn about Indigenous worldviews and teaching practices
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the challenges and opportunities in providing effective education to Indigenous children and youth
- Develop cultural sensitivity and awareness of Indigenous worldviews and teaching practices
- Gain knowledge about the history and current state of Aboriginal education in Canada
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience in Aboriginal education is required
- A willingness to learn and engage in discussions about Indigenous issues
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
- Video lectures
- Quizzes
- Discussion forums
Similar Courses
- Indigenous Canada
- Indigenous Peoples and Climate Change
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Cindy Blackstock
- Buffy Sainte-Marie
Related Books
Description
Intended for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal learners, this course will explore indigenous ways of knowing and how they can benefit all students. Topics include historical, social, and political issues in Aboriginal education; terminology; cultural, spiritual and philosophical themes in Aboriginal worldviews; and how Aboriginal worldviews can inform professional programs and practices, including but not limited to the field of education.
Outline
- Welcome and Orientation to the Course
- Course Information and Logistics
- About Us
- Aboriginal Worldviews
- 1.1 Welcome and course overview
- 1.2 Medicine wheel as organizing principle (4:33)
- 1.3 Defining worldviews and education (4:47)
- 1.4 Canadians don't know much about Aboriginal people
- 1.5.1 Reasons why Aboriginal worldviews matter [part 1] (10:26)
- 1.5.2 Reasons why Aboriginal worldviews matter [part 2] (7:34)
- 1.6 Aboriginal people are diverse but share two things (3.28)
- 1.7 Comparing the worldviews (0:51)
- 1.8 Barbecue Area (2:28)
- 1.9.1 Accurate terminology [part 1] (15:41)
- 1.9.2 Accurate terminology [part 2] (10:42)
- 1.9.3 Accurate terminology [part 3] (4:16)
- Week 2 Activity: Meaningful Place (2:02)
- Links to Further Resources
- Aboriginal Worldviews Colliding with Newcomers
- 2.1.1: Stereotyping [Part 1] (4:27)
- 2.1.2: Stereotyping [Part 2] (13.29)
- 2.1.3: Stereotyping [Part 3] (8:23)
- 2.1.4: Stereotyping [Part 4] (16:12)
- 2.1.5: Stereotyping [Part 5] (13:45)
- 2.2: Wab Kinew on the soapbox (0:30) + (1:45)
- 2.3: The relationship develops (16:21)
- 2.4: A walk through history (0:36) + (2:00)
- 2.5: Using RCAP wheel to look at relationship (8:06)
- 2.6: Indigenous knowledge [Part 1] (0:58)
- 2.6: Indigenous knowledge [Part 2] (2:30)
- 2.6: Indigenous knowledge [Part 3] (6:17)
- 2.6: Indigenous knowledge [Part 4] (4:43)
- 2.6: Indigenous knowledge [Part 5] (4:34)
- 2.6: Indigenous knowledge [Part 6] (8:41)
- 2.6: Indigenous knowledge [Part 7] (2:05)
- 2.6: Indigenous knowledge [Part 8] (3:25)
- 2.6: Indigenous knowledge [Part 9] (4:11)
- 2.7: Wampum (1:22)
- 2.8: Interview with Angela Mashford-Pringle [Part 1] (10:18)
- 2.8: Interview with Angela Mashford-Pringle [Part 2] (12:02)
- 2.8: Interview with Angela Mashford-Pringle [Part 3] (13:40)
- Lecture: 2.9 Rethinking the relationship (1:40) + (13:55)
- Week 3 Activity: Loss Thought Piece
- Links to Further Resources
- Quiz #1 (Week 3): Aboriginal Worldviews and Education
- A Brief History of Aboriginal Education
- 3.1 Applying the wheel to aboriginal education (3:34)
- 3.2 Ab ed through the wheel Pre-contact [Part 1] (13:11)
- 3.2 Ab ed through the wheel Pre-contact [Part 2] (15:26)
- 3.3 Ab ed through the wheel early contact (5:08)
- 3.4 Ab ed through the wheel Colonial period [Part 1] (15:58)
- 3.4 Ab ed through the wheel Colonial period [Part 2] (12:26)
- 3.5 Residential schools (0:52)
- 3.6 Interview with Suzanne Stewart on Intergenerational Trauma [Part 1] (10:38)
- 3.6 Interview with Suzanne Stewart on Intergenerational Trauma [Part 2] (9:42)
- 3.7 The Apology and Analysis - Laura McKinley Interview (7:11)
- Week 4 Activity: Aboriginal Apology (1:48)
- Links to Further Resources
- Contemporary Themes in Aboriginal Education
- 4.1 Ab ed through the wheel Contemporary [Part 1] (11:25)
- 4.1 Ab ed through the wheel Contemporary [Part 2] (10:00)
- 4.2: Culturally responsive education (1:28)
- 4.3: Aboriginal knowledge for all (1:37 + 3:44 + 16.37)
- 4.4 Assessing Resources (4:16)
- 4.5 Cultural Appropriation (4:40)
- 4.6 Renewing the relationship: Idle No More (3:31 + 19:13)
- 4.7 Course closing
- 4.8 Course Closing: Words of Elders
- Links to Further Resources
- Quiz #2: Week 5 Quiz
- 8th Fire: Aboriginal Peoples, Canada & the Way Forward
- 8th Fire episode 1. Indigenous in the City (43:24)
- 8th Fire episode 2. It's time
- 8th Fire episode 3. Whose land is it anyway?
- 8th Fire episode 4. At the Crossroads
- Extras
- Jean-Paul Screenside Chat for Week One
- TA Feedback 1 - Introductions
- TA Feedback 2
- Jean-Paul Screenside Chat for Week Two
- Jean-Paul Screenside Chat for Week Two - Course design questions
- Jean-Paul Screenside Chat for Week Three [part 1]
- Jean-Paul Screenside Chat for Week Three [part 2]
Summary of User Reviews
This course on Aboriginal Education has received positive reviews from many users. It has been praised for its in-depth coverage of the topic and its ability to foster empathy and understanding towards Indigenous communities. Overall, users have found the course to be informative and eye-opening.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users have praised the course for its comprehensive coverage of Aboriginal education and its ability to promote cultural awareness and understanding.Pros from User Reviews
- In-depth coverage of Aboriginal education
- Promotes empathy and understanding towards Indigenous communities
- Informative and eye-opening
- Well-structured and easy to follow
- Engaging and interactive
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic or introductory
- Limited focus on specific Indigenous cultures or regions
- Lack of diversity among course instructors
- Some technical issues with the online platform
- No opportunity for in-person interaction or discussion
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