https://www.openschool.bc.ca/indigenoused/
Continuing our Learning Journey: Indigenous Education in BC is a fantastic resource. It is designed as a “professional learning experience for educators on how to include authentic Indigenous knowledge, perspectives, and content in BC’s curriculum.” It is a series of videos and discussion prompts that ideally would be done with a group of educators, however I found that the discussion prompts also allowed for self-reflection. There are 3 modules: Module 1 BC Context and Assumptions, Module 2: Using the First Peoples Principles of Learning, and Module 3: Authentic Resources and Frequently Asked Questions, as well as Final Messages and Next Steps. As I work through my learning journey, the reflection allowed me to reframe my thinking and see things in a new light. I also appreciated the frequently asked questions as some of the questions, such as the fear of making a mistake, were questions that run through my mind. To hear that others have similar questions, and to hear and reflect on the responses, helps to move my practice forward as an educator.
Hello Tanya, thank you for sharing. I especially love how they attempt to answer the question; What do our classrooms/schools/districts look and sound like when they are grounded in the First Peoples Principles of Learning? What stands out to me is the specific GROUNDED word – not just how do we incorporate but how do we ground our practices in these principles?