Aboriginal Worldviews in Education

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This module introduces Aboriginal worldviews, including the medicine wheel as an organizing principle, definitions of worldviews and education, the importance of Aboriginal worldviews, diversity among Aboriginal people, terminology, and a comparative look at worldviews.

This module explores the collision of Aboriginal worldviews with newcomers, covering topics such as stereotyping, the historical relationship between Aboriginal peoples and settlers, indigenous knowledge, and rethinking this relationship.

This module provides a brief history of Aboriginal education, applying the medicine wheel concept to different periods of Aboriginal education, including pre-contact, early contact, and the colonial period. It also covers topics such as residential schools and intergenerational trauma.

This module explores contemporary themes in Aboriginal education, including culturally responsive education, integrating Aboriginal knowledge, assessing resources, cultural appropriation, and the Idle No More movement.

This module features a television series that aired on Canada's CBC in 2013, exploring the relationship between Aboriginal peoples and Canada, and discussing the way forward.

This module contains additional materials of interest, including screenside chats and feedback sessions. These materials do not count towards the final grade.