{"id":2,"date":"2010-10-08T16:05:45","date_gmt":"2010-10-08T16:05:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/afclc2\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2010-11-23T15:36:18","modified_gmt":"2010-11-23T23:36:18","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/afclc2\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/afclc2\/files\/2010\/10\/feather.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" title=\"small totem pole\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.ubc.ca\/afclc2\/files\/2010\/10\/feather-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" align=\"left\" \/><\/a>Learning Unit 2 introduces participants to important concepts and processes related to Aboriginal approaches to learning and literacy. These concepts have been foundational to Aboriginal learning for thousands of years. This unit also builds on Unit 1 by introducing concrete processes that foster multiliteracies including the learning of one\u2019s own language as well as mainstream languages, learning to read and interact with the natural world, and tapping the visual, oral\/auditory, and multisensory learning available through the use of new technologies for learning.<\/p>\n<p>The specific concepts that we explore in this unit are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the role of the family and community in the development of multiple literacies and learning, including the importance of Elder teachings<\/li>\n<li>a holistic view that focuses on a mind-body-heart-spirit balance in learning<\/li>\n<li>the cultivation of each person\u2019s learning spirit and unique gifts<\/li>\n<li>the impact of a long history of oral traditions in learning and literacy development<\/li>\n<li>experiential learning, both from a collaborative and a self-directed view<\/li>\n<li>Aboriginal people\u2019s relationship with the natural environment (the land; earth, air and sea creatures; the cosmos, etc).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, these concepts form the heart of what makes Aboriginal approaches to learning and literacy unique, and provide a rich foundation for developing holistic learning experiences for Aboriginal children and their families.<\/p>\n<p>With the creation of residential schools in the 19<sup>th<\/sup> century these learning approaches were ignored, and even ridiculed and outlawed. As children were forced to attend these schools learning was removed from the family, the home and the community. Since the late 20<sup>th <\/sup>century, efforts have been made to rekindle these approaches to learning, and foster rich, culturally relevant learning experiences for Aboriginal learners of all ages.  However, more programs are required to meet the needs of growing Aboriginal families.<\/p>\n<h3>Goals\/Objectives<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>We introduce principles that form Aboriginal approaches to literacy and learning.<\/li>\n<li>Integrate Aboriginal approaches to learning into the planning of early child development and family literacy programs.<\/li>\n<li>We look at how new technologies can be used to enrich Aboriginal approaches to learning and literacy development (audio recordings, video, multimedia productions, websites for sharing Elder teachings, stories and legends).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Learning Outcomes<\/h3>\n<p>By the end of this unit, you should have an understanding of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The importance of relationship (with self, family, community, the land and the universe) in Aboriginal learning and literacy.<\/li>\n<li>Holistic approaches in Aboriginal learning,<\/li>\n<li>Strategies that help to cultivate the learning spirit and unique gifts of children and their parents.<\/li>\n<li>How to plan activities to support experiential learning, (collaboration with others and introspective activities);<\/li>\n<li>The significance of oral literacy and ways to include related activities in your program, such as storytelling and teaching sessions with Elders.<\/li>\n<li>Learning activities that respect and build on Aboriginal peoples\u2019 relationship with the natural world.<\/li>\n<li>The ways in which different Aboriginal peoples\u2019 approaches to learning can be applied to support and sustain Aboriginal ways of knowing in other areas and contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learning Unit 2 introduces participants to important concepts and processes related to Aboriginal approaches to learning and literacy. 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