PYP EXTRAVAGANZA
Workshop led for Teachers at the BCAIBWS PYP Extravaganza on Saturday, February 20, 2016.
I attended a very useful and engaging workshop on embedding Aboriginal Perspectives into the PYP in Vancouver, B.C. By diving into this particular research, I am becoming more comfortable with using the material in my lesson plans. Like anything, the more you practice, the easier it becomes.
The biggest take away from this workshop was about unpacking the principles one-by-one to really understand them. Similar to unpacking our IB central ideas, by moving slowly through each Principle we are helping ourselves really understand the meaning and purpose behind the teachings.
The Challenge:
Going Beyond Tokenism; Aboriginal Education in BC
Many years ago, classroom resources had few references to Aboriginal people or, if they did, it was often superficial or incorrect. As curriculum processes evolved, resources began to include some information about Aboriginal people but not how Aboriginal perspectives and understandings help us learn about the world and how they have contributed to a stronger society. Now, with the education transformation, the province is attempting to embed Aboriginal perspectives into all parts of the curriculum in a meaningful and authentic manner.
https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/sites/curriculum.gov.bc.ca/files/pdf/aboriginal_educa.on_bc.pdf
Use the Resources:
Pedagogy
Aboriginal Pedagogies/Learning/Knowing https://www.tru.ca/__shared/assets/Yunkaporta_draft_report29338.pdf
Aboriginal Worldviews and Perspectives in the Classroom https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/abed/awp_moving_forward.pdf
A framework to guide our planning and teaching of Aboriginal Peoples in BC and Canada. Topics include: Connectedness and Relationship, Awareness of History, Local and Community Involvement, Power of Story, Traditional Teaching, Engagement with Nature, Land and the Outdoors, Emphasis on Identity, Language and Culture Videos The Sacred Relationship- Teacher Guide and Curriculum Related
Videos
http://www.sacredrelationship.ca/videos/ Lisa Jackson’s Residential School Musical- “Savage” http://lisajackson.ca/Savage
Teacher Curriculum Resources
Project of Heart
An inquiry based, hands-on, collaborative, inter-generational, artistic journey of seeking truth about the history of Aboriginal people in Canada. Website focuses on history of Residential Schools, and healing through reconciliation. Based in Edmonton, with many relevant links to First Peoples resources.
Museum of Anthropology- Teacher Guide and Lessons http://moa.ubc.ca/voicesofthecanoe/for-teachers/ FNESC http://www.fnesc.ca First Nations Educational Resources by First Nations Education Steering Committee (fnesc). Powerful resources and activities, well researched and planned, current and relevant to BC First Nations, Classroom Teachers and Students.
FNESC
http://www.fnesc.ca First Nations Educational Resources by First Nations Education Steering Committee (fnesc). Powerful resources and activities, well researched and planned, current and relevant to BC First Nations, Classroom Teachers and Students.
First Peoples Languages Map (BC)
http://maps.fphlcc.ca 203 First Nations communities and an amazing diversity of languages. Find out what languages are indigenous to your community!
First Nation Focused Field Trips
Bill Reid Art Gallery Education Programs, 639 Hornby St, Vancouver 90 min Programs K-12, $7.50 per student (1 supervisor per 10 students) The Raven’s Call (unfinished manga animation by Michael Yahgulanaas) Great activities to support this 3 minute online video, available via Bill Reid Gallery Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver 1-2 hr guided tours, $50-100 per class (1 supervisor per 8 students) West Vancouver Museum, 680 17th Street, West Vancouver $70 for an in-class visit on Squamish Weaving Museum of Anthropology, 6393 NW Marine Drive, UBC, Vancouver 75-120 min education programs, $7 per student (1 supervisor per 7 students) 10-day teaching kits on loan for $30 North Vancouver Museum and Archives, various locations in North Vancouver 75 min educational programs from $40 2 week teaching kits that match on loan for $30