Module #1 Blog #5

The “Sooke-Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement” examines the demographic make-up of the First Nations where 10% of students enrolled in the Sooke School District are Aboriginal. The agreement indicates an active role by First Nations in the Sooke School district in shaping and steering K-12 education to meet the needs of First Nations students. The comprehensive agreement, emphasis the need to address the Euro-centricness of education and re-connect First Nations student to becoming engaged by setting learning in a context that is relevant to them in their cultural experience. This website is found under the umbrella of the Sooke School district website.

As my project develops, this agreement is an indication of the active involvement First Nations are taking to ensure their cultural experience and education is set in the context of their cultural experience. Although, it does not mention technology directly, the emphasis is on the creating “sense of belonging” for First nations students. My research will investigate through the use of creating a sense of community through the use of interactive technology.

Website: Sooke-Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement http://www.sd62.bc.ca/Programs/AboriginalEducation.aspx