Indigenous integration : 100+ lesson ideas for secondary and college teachers

Summary: "The Truth and Reconciliation Commission challenges all Canadian educators to Integrate Indigenous content and ways of knowing into the curriculum. This research-based book for secondary teachers responds to these challenges by including aligned pedagogical practices and content. The easy to read discussion, extensive links to resources and practical, ready-to-use applications will not only help secondary teachers meet this curricular challenge but enjoy deeper connections with their students."--

Record details

ISBN: 9781773701660
ISBN: 1773701665
Physical Description: 106 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm.
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Publisher: [Victoria, BC] : Dr. Adrienne Castellon, 2017.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 98-103).

Formatted Contents Note:

A call to personal research : Indigenous integration -- Think about some foundational questions -- Think about why we should do this work -- Incorporate experimental learning -- Shift paradigms -- Choose accurate resources -- Be culturally responsive and engage in historical review and reparation -- Learn the accepted terminology -- Investigate Canadian Opera's interpretation of Louis Riel and the history of Manitoba -- Use restrorative principles in your classroom and school community -- Establish a community of practice -- Acknowledge ancestral lands -- Teach how Indigenous peoples are not static but evolving cultures -- Emphasize the distinctive cultures of First Nations -- Compare governance and decision making -- Teach about the Indian Act -- Teach about treaties -- Experience consensus building through rock paper scissors tag -- Indigenous children's literature in the secondary classroom -- Practice oral story telling -- Explore the relationship with the land -- Celebrate National Indigenous Day and Indigenous History Month -- Explain the Truth and Reconciliation Commission -- Consider the significance of the apology for residential schools -- Teach about residential school history through dance -- Teach about residential school history through film -- Teach about residential school history through poetry -- Teach about residential school history by wearing an orange shirt -- The concept of assimilation -- Explain why assimilation is not the answer -- Explore more of Chelsea Vowel's writing -- Explore First Nations and Indigenous studies -- Teach about the importance of elders -- Compare traditional and scientific knowledge -- Identify edible plants and make a salad -- Plant a garden -- Explore Indigenous art -- Investigate Indigenous and Northern success stories -- Become aware of the situation of -- Indigenous women and girls and speak out -- Remote communities and education -- Have spirit buddies in your classroom -- Ceremonies and rituals -- Concluding thoughts.