Unit 3: Resources for Aboriginal Education

Unit 3 Overview

This unit focuses on resources related to the history and current development of Aboriginal education in British Columbia. It includes definitions, an historical overview, discussion of key issues and consideration of protocols and methods for finding and evaluating resources.

Unit Objectives:

By completing this unit you will be able to:

• Define Aboriginal education
• Describe the legacy of residential schools in Canada
• List key issues for Aboriginal education
• Identify ethical issues and protocols
• Find resources for classroom teachers and students
• Celebrate Aboriginal knowledge!

Unit Outline:

3.1 Introduction: Traditional Aboriginal Education

3.2 History of Aboriginal Education in Canada

3.3 "Indian Control of Indian Education"

3.4 Aboriginal Education for All

3.5 Identifying Resources for Teachers and Students

3.6 Celebrate Aboriginal Knowledge!

3.7 Assignment 2: Local Curriculum-Related Project

3.8 References & Additional Resources

Summary of Required Learning Activities and Assignments:

• 3.2 Read & respond to a first person account of a residential school experience
• 3.5 Describe a useful resource for identifying curriculum-related materials for students or teachers
• 3.7 Assignment 2: Report on a project related to supporting Aboriginal curriculum