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Secret Life of Water – M3P1

In my search to find ways of incorporate Indigenous ways of thinking and learning, it’s been hard to find resources that, in my opinion, would make a non-Indigenous teacher comfortable with implementing it in their class.  I find that often it assumes a lot of previous knowledge, or assumes that you have a sense of where the students could take the learning.  This source, which is more Ontario based, lays out different options that all revolve around a general essential question. The mix and match resources are easily laid out with suggestions and extensions as well as starting teachers off with a great explanation of how to use the resource and what challenges and mindset they might find helpful.  Overall, having this would be a great balance between teachers who would appreciate a step-by-step approach and the openness of Indigenous ways of learning.

 

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/secretlifeofcanada/secret-life-of-water-1.5257931

M3P1: Indigenous Math Games

I came across this resource, and I plan on taking at least one of each type of game and incorporating it into the Alberta Program of Studies.

The game “Hubbub” caught my attention. Players take turns tossing the dice and collecting point values, represented by the sticks. The game ends when all of the counters are gone, and whoever has the most sticks at the end wins.

This is a very simple game that opens up lots of discussion about probability, at many different grade levels. I can see it being used in elementary for patterns and collecting data; in the middle school level for simple probability; and at the high school level for statistics and probability.

http://mathcentral.uregina.ca/RR/database/RR.09.00/treptau1/mathcontent.html

Module 2 – Post 5

This being National Indigenous History Month here in Canada, where we recognize the “history, heritage and diversity” of the First Nations, Metis and Inuit people in Canada, I thought I would take a closer look at just what is being offered and shared for resources. One website that is very easy to locate is under the Government of Canada. Although not specifically connected to resources for the classroom, there are quite a number of resources and links for information on First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples. The website resource does break down the resources into four categories. One is on Read, where you can find ebooks and resources pertaining to culture, language, the land and history. I did notice right away the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada, that we have in our own school library. The next section is on Listen, where you can find lots of podcasts on a variety of topics such as storytelling, languages and on reconciliation. The third section is Watch, and here you can view videos and films on Indigenous people and arts. Finally, the fourth section is on Try, and in this section you can try out some interactive resources as well as some other creative activities. 


Government of Canada. (n.d). National Indigenous History Month. Url: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1466616436543/1534874922512

M1P5: Indigenous Education Resources

This website houses some amazing information for Indigenous Education.

A school is also highlighted on this website:

“Nala’atsi is a school based in Courtenay, British Columbia for students with Indigenous ancestry in grades 10 to 12. It is a 10 month program that provides individualized support for students whose needs have not been met in a mainstream classroom setting. Nala’atsi aims to give students a sense of community and belonging, a safe and compassionate learning environment, as well as access to a variety of exciting cultural activities within the community and beyond.”

M1P3: Indigenous Culture-Based School Mathematics in Action

Indigenous Culture-Based School Mathematics in Action: Part I: Professional Development for Creating Teaching Materials

  • This first of a pair of articles describes a professional development project that prepared
    four non-Indigenous mathematics teachers (Grades 5-12) to implement Canada’s Truth and
    Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC, 2016) notion of reconciliation: cross-cultural respect through
    mutual understanding

https://scholarworks.umt.edu/tme/vol18/iss1/9/

Meyer, Sharon and Aikenhead, Glen (2021) “Indigenous Culture-Based School Mathematics in Action: Part I: Professional Development for Creating Teaching Materials,” The Mathematics Enthusiast: Vol. 18 : No. 1 , Article 9.

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Indigenous Culture-Based School Mathematics in Action Part II: The Study’s Results: What Support Do Teachers Need?

  • The research question: What precise supports must be in place for Grades 5 to 12 teachers to enhance their mathematics classes in a sustainable way with Indigenous mathematizing and Indigenous worldview
    perspectives?

https://scholarworks.umt.edu/tme/vol18/iss1/10

Meyer, Sharon and Aikenhead, Glen (2021) “Indigenous Culture-Based School Mathematics in Action Part II: The Study’s Results: What Support Do Teachers Need?,” The Mathematics Enthusiast: Vol. 18 : No. 1 , Article 10.

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*June 20 – Edit*

I came across this resource that pulls together the above two pieces of research. It is from the McDowell Foundation, which provides grants for teacher-led research projects in Saskatchewan.

Culture-Based School Mathematics for Reconciliation and Professional Development