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The First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples – Understanding Traditional Teachings, Histories, Current Issues and Cultures, Specialist AQ (DPCDSB, Fall 2021, Blended)

October 16, 2021 to November 27, 2021

  • Category: AQ
  • Region: GTA
  • Topic: Indigenous Education, Native Studies
  • Grades: Intermediate (grades 7-10), JK-SK, Junior (grades 4-6), Primary (grades 1-3), Senior (grades 11-12)

The Additional Qualification Course: First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples – Understanding Traditional Teachings, Histories, Current Issues and Cultures, Specialist employs a critical, pedagogical lens to explore in a holistic and integrated manner theoretical foundations, learning theory, program planning, development and implementation, instructional design and practices,
assessment and evaluation, the learning environment, research and ethical considerations related to teaching and learning across the divisions. Through these explorations, candidates strengthen professional efficacy by gaining in-depth knowledge, refining professional judgment and generating new knowledge for practice. This specialist course was developed collaboratively with the leadership of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Knowledge Keepers, community members and educators and will also be co-facilitators of the course.

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