Cultural Framework

English Thesis (Ph.D.)--Washington State University, 2008.

Looks at the danger of extinction of Native American languages and the programs in place to curb this fate.

Looks at a model for creating and sharing knowledge between researchers and professional staff in child protection service agencies to assess the health and well-being of adolescents involved in the child welfare system.

Using narratives, focus group discussions and interviews this study gathers and analyzes qualitative data from 15 Basarwa (San) participants about how they transmit their cultural practices to their children. Results show the San want education that is inclusive of their cultural practices and language; they would like to see San teachers in the schools.

Examines the political and policy contexts of programs developed over several decades and looks at some recent initiatives.

Curriculum and Instruction Thesis (M.A.)--University of Victoria, 2014.

Focuses on the residential school survivors conference theme of pressure strategies for improved claim resolution

Entire issue on one pdf. To access article scroll to p.14.

Indigenous Peoples Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 2011.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--Dalhousie University, 1996.

Discusses a holistic way to teach culturally diverse learners using generosity, independence, belonging, and mastery as a basis to promote success.

Describes a school located in Powhatten, Kansas offering an open curriculum in grades seven to twelve.

[Teaching and Curriculum Leadership Thesis] (Ed.D.)--Oklahoma State University, 2005.

Looks at best practices and suggests the areas to focus on to bring about improved changes.

Document focuses on four areas: vision, understanding, reasoning, and movement (recommendations).

Interdisciplinary Humanities, History Stream Thesis (M.A.)--Trinity Western University, 2013.

Sets forth strategies for school districts both off-reserve and on-reserve to expand practices in successful school districts to other districts.

Study argues that historical consequences of colonialism have diminished Aboriginal youth's ability to get a higher education and employment. Also discusses current initiatives and solutions to problem.

Looks at historical and contemporary issues affecting students, and importance of cultural identities in the school environment.

Focuses on educational reform for Indigenous children in remote and northern Australia to improve educational outcomes. Feedback from participants provides recommendations.

Discusses the College of the Muscogee Nation commitment to academic excellence, the process of accreditation, and recognition for high industry standards.

Contends that Inuit approaches to child rearing should be incorporated into educator training programs.

Digitized images and lesson plans to enhance teaching and learning about the Coast Salish people.

Proposal containing objectives, strategies and framework submitted to the Ministry of Advanced Education.

Cultural factors should be considered when testing Native American students.

Education Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Saskatchewan, 1981.

Looks at relationships in New Mexico and Oklahoma using qualitative interviews with tribal leaders, quantitative data from survey of 150 Indian education directors, and secondary data on school district characteristics.

Three non-Indigenous teacher-educators reflect on the ways their responses to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and the corresponding provincial mandates have been positively and constructively influenced by their professional relationships with First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people.

Education Thesis (Ed.D.)--Fielding Graduate University, [2010].

Book review of: Collected Wisdom by Linda Miller Cleary and Thomas D. Peacock.

Author describes and analyzes community planning and design sessions they participated in with Indigenous nations in Oklahoma in 1991 and 1992.

Examines the importance of cultural factors in the success of college students.

[Education] Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Waikato, 2013.

Looks at cases at three Inuit school communities that combine contemporary western science and traditional Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (knowledge).

Education Thesis (M.Ed.)--Lakehead University, 2011.

Presents a narrative study that explores the research question: "What are the decolonizing processes of practicing teachers involved in a provincially funded initiative to improve schooling for urban Aboriginal students?"

The author discusses journey as a student in the Indigenous Social Work Program to a professor in the School of Indigenous Relations. Entire issue on one pdf. Scroll down to page 41 to read article.

CCSS (Common Core State Standards) adoption meant to provide an equatable education for all students is a concern to American Indian leaders who are worried the standards would be a barrier to learning culture, history and language.

"...support document for schools or regions in the Western provinces and the territories wishing to develop curricula, learning resources or strategies dealing with Aboriginal languages".

Study finding differences in style of interaction at home versus the classroom raised concerns about making the style of teaching more culturally congruent.

Book review of: Communities of Practice: An Alaskan Native Model for Language Teaching and Learning edited by Patrick E. Marlow and Sabine Siekmann.

Website includes links to resource lists, lesson/unit plans, online resources, and Indigenous inquiry kits.

Discusses a qualitative methodology guided by the core principles of collaboration and partnership where research brings together community and academic expertise to benefit First Nation communities.

Provides an overview of a workshop intended to foster connections among researchers, community members, and students who are committed to advancing knowledge of Aboriginal women’s health.

[Education] Administration and Policy Studies Thesis (M.A.)--McGill University, 1982.

Sociology and Anthropology (M.A.)--Concordia University, 2005.

Looks at the questions posed to students, parents and community members and their responses.

Presents the results of a study which examined how exposure to Indigenous Knowledge in early childhood influenced both individuals and the community as whole.