Preston, Jane P.

The author uses their own teaching experiences to look at how educators can foster a learner spirituality in the classroom and how it can lead to student success.

Examines the need for and challenges to implementing Indigenous perspectives in the Canadian education system. Chapter in Handbook of Canadian Research in Initial Teacher Education edited by Thomas Falkenberg. To access chapter, scroll down to page 19.

Using interviews with Indigenous high school students from Urban Saskatchewan schools to discuss the need for more Indigenous pedagogy from educators .

Discusses the historical, educational, social, economical, geographical, cultural, and financial obstacles that prevent Indigenous people from qualifying for a post secondary education and some suggestions to help overcome these obstacles.

Using interviews from Prince Edward Island and Saskatchewan principals to discuss their roles in student success through promoting Indigenous learning and values.

Analyzes of the internal and external educational relationships between educators and students can lead to Indigenous students success in Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan and Nunavut.

Discusses how culturally appropriate practices which balance the academic with the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of students may help Aboriginals succeed in school.