I came across this site while searching “aboriginal education”. It is a site designed and maintained by the Western New South Wales Regional Aboriginal Education Team and James Cook University in Australia. It is a pedagogical framework for teachers to be able to teach Aboriginal students in a meaningful way. It discusses and has resources about Aboriginal perspectives and how to include them into the core curriculum that is set by the school boards and governments.
This site states its purpose as “resources for compiling and exchanging information related to Alaska native knowledge systems and ways of knowing.” There are lot of resources concerning curriculum, information on cultural research systems, and cultural maps.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/literacynumeracy/inspire/research/Toulouse.pdf
This Ontario Government document from March 2008 suggests research-based strategies and practices for integrating Aboriginal teachings and values into the classroom. I often find myself wondering if the content is accurate and appropriate as claimed, coming from a government office. At a glance, the information seems to touch on the First Nations Grandfather teachings and the medicine wheel, so it seems appropriate. If anyone has any comments on the value or relevance of the information, I would welcome comments. Thanks!
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