"There are many perspectives when it comes to Indigenous education. It is not uncommon for a teacher to say, "Oh, I don't need to teach or include Indigenous content because I have no Indigenous students in my class this year.' Your thoughts on this ... Watch the following video and listen to a handful of British Columbia teachers discuss their responsibilities from a 'teacher perspective'.
Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives in the Classroom Moving Forward
YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZjshXqEk8o
The video clearly advocates that teachers are in ideal positions to make change in peoples' perceptions of Indigenous education, learning and ultimate success.
Watch the following two short videos by Dr. Susan Dion (Lenape) regarding learning from, and about, Indigenous people's experiences.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcTqyLLblGk
https://vimeo.com/59543958
Read the the following article by Dion: Mediating the Space Between: Voices of Indigenous Youth and Voices of Educators in Service of Reconciliation.
https://ocul-tu.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/01OCUL_TU/740jn5/wj10.1111%252Fcars.12128
Reflect on Dion's analysis and share your thoughts on the Task Board with a post. Consider what messages she has for your teaching practice."
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