Credit Weight: 0.5 Description: An introduction to Aboriginal Education in Canada. A critical examination of historical and contemporary issues in education illuminating the impact of federal, provincial and local policies on the near demise of and recent efforts to revitalize Aboriginal languages and cultures. An exploration of recent literature that highlights culturally appropriate and culturally based Aboriginal education grounded in Aboriginal philosophies and the goal of self-determination promoting an understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal perspectives. Strategies for integrating this knowledge into personal understanding and into the work and practice of educators. Offering: 3-0; or 3-0 Notes: Restricted to students in the HBEd (Aboriginal Education) program, except with special permission.
