Provides background documentation to assist in developing culturally relevant curricula. Includes materials for "8 Science-Based Units, 8 History/Social Studies-Based Units, 8 Language Arts-Based Units."
Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
John Davis
Kirk Anderson
Samina Jamal
Description
Presents survey highlights regarding the success of schools in northern Labrador, Nunavut, northern Saskatchewan, and northern and interior British Columbia.
Looks at traditional teaching methods, present curriculum and educational values of the Dene and how to bring these concepts into the classroom and school system.
Access the follow-up report.
Covers several themes: early childhood development, language and culture programs, teaching and curriculum, community involvement, student characteristics, and factors contributing to post-secondary success. Current as of 2001.
Summary Report: School District Number 91 Aboriginal Education Needs Assessment
[Report of the Aboriginal Education Task Force: Appendix One]
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Robert A. Malatest
Irene Huse
Sharon Krebs
Mary Bumstead
Description
Summarizes results of both qualitative and quantitative data gathered from students, teachers, parents, and administrators. Highlights responses to questions in the areas of overall perceptions, curriculum, communication, support programs, staffing, and transition / retention.
Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 21, no. 1, 2001, pp. 45-56
Description
Examines how an emphasis on education based on heritage culture can have unexpected consequences such as differing standards, loss of original program uniqueness, and a distancing from mainstream education.