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Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

University of Toronto

Embark on a transformative journey to understand and integrate indigenous ways of knowing into education. This comprehensive course delves into historical, social, and political issues in Aboriginal education, terminology, and cultural, spiritual, and philosophical themes in Aboriginal worldviews. Through engaging modules, you'll gain insight into how Aboriginal worldviews can inform professional programs and practices, particularly in the field of education.

Topics covered include the significance of the medicine wheel as an organizing principle, the impact of Aboriginal worldviews on education, the collision of Aboriginal worldviews with newcomers, a brief history of Aboriginal education, contemporary themes in Aboriginal education, and an exploration of the 8th Fire episodes. Furthermore, the course offers supplemental modules that provide additional insights and discussions to enhance your learning experience.

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Course Modules

This course consists of engaging modules that explore the medicine wheel as an organizing principle, the impact of Aboriginal worldviews on education, the collision of Aboriginal worldviews with newcomers, a brief history of Aboriginal education, contemporary themes in Aboriginal education, and an exploration of the 8th Fire episodes.

Welcome and Orientation to the Course

MODULE 1: Welcome and Orientation to the Course

  • Gain an overview of the course and its objectives

Aboriginal Worldviews

MODULE 2: Aboriginal Worldviews

  • Explore the significance of the medicine wheel as an organizing principle
  • Examine the impact of Aboriginal worldviews on education
  • Delve into the collision of Aboriginal worldviews with newcomers

Aboriginal Worldviews Colliding with Newcomers

MODULE 3: Aboriginal Worldviews Colliding with Newcomers

  • Explore the stereotypes and relationships between Aboriginal worldviews and newcomers
  • Gain insight into intergenerational trauma and the impact of historical events

A Brief History of Aboriginal Education

MODULE 4: A Brief History of Aboriginal Education

  • Trace the evolution of Aboriginal education from pre-contact to contemporary times
  • Examine the impact of colonialism and residential schools

Contemporary Themes in Aboriginal Education

MODULE 5: Contemporary Themes in Aboriginal Education

  • Explore culturally responsive education and the renewal of the relationship through movements like Idle No More
  • Examine the appropriation of Aboriginal culture and resources

8th Fire: Aboriginal Peoples, Canada & the Way Forward

MODULE 6: 8th Fire: Aboriginal Peoples, Canada & the Way Forward

  • Engage with thought-provoking episodes that explore the challenges and opportunities for Aboriginal peoples in Canada

Extras

MODULE 7: Extras

  • Gain additional insights and discussions that enhance your learning experience
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