Standard #9:
Educators respect and value the history of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada and the impact of the past on the present and the future. Educators contribute towards truth, reconciliation and healing. Educators foster a deeper understanding of ways of knowing and being, histories, and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis.
Why is it important to know about First Nations:
It is important because gaining knowledge ultimately shifts your worldview and perspective. With saying that, I believe it is important to broaden your perspectives by immersing yourself in new knowledge.
How will you ensure that all of your students are represented?
I think that by physically creating a space that represents all cultures and backgrounds that ultimately students will feel more comfortable in the space and feel that they see themselves represented in the classroom. This could be done by having diverse posters, languages, picture books, etc. This can also be done through what assignments you bring into the classroom (ie: All About Me projects that allow students to share their backgrounds and cultures)
What do you think it means to be in relation with others?
I think it means to be in community and be interconnected with one another. This can be done in many ways within the classroom. For example, getting to know your students and their background and culture through “get to know you” activities, interaction and collaboration in the classroom and communication will foster a connection between the teacher and students.
SD 5: District Enhancement Agreement
- Specifically created for Indigenous students
- Support sense of place, representation and belonging for all Indigenous students
- Voices of local Indigenous students and what they want to see
Distinctions Based Education
- Group whose land you are on has to have majority vote
UVIC Teacher Competency Links:
6) Practise respect for all learners from all cultures, including, specifically, Indigenous learners
- By integrating different perspectives and cultures into the classroom you ultimately foster a sense of belonging and acceptance within the classroom
- Students would feel more open to being themselves and talking about their culture and practices if they feel welcome and accepted.
Book Resources:
Where I am From Poem:
One Response
judi61
Kylie,
As you are not in Ktunaxa Territory for your practicum, I am curious as to what you will bring into your practicum in terms of land acknowledgment and understanding of the First Peoples where you will be!
Will you start with morning circle? Will you have mindful check ins?
Good luck on the coast!
Judi