When creating a Unit that focuses on FPPL I wanted to ensure that I had a framework from which I could follow – a guide you might say – that I could refer back to throughout my planning. The Alberta Government developed a collaborative framework building relationships companion resource which speaks to teaching the whole child which is located at the center of the framework and is represented by the physical, emotional, intellectual and spiritual dimensions. Within an Aboriginal understanding of knowledge, education and learning, there is no separation of mind, emotions, body and spirit. Learning is understood to engage all four realms and is integrated into one’s daily activities at every stage of life. Therefore, the needs of the whole child must be addressed in order for the child to experience success, both academically and in life overall.
Although this particular framework focuses on First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Education, I believe it can be used to teach all students as we should always be focussing on our students and who they are first.
I’ve attached the guide – collaborative-frameworks-building-relationships – for your reference.
