CONT943: BC Indigenous Peoples Part 2

Course Schedule

Course Description

BC Indigenous Peoples, Part 2 explores how educators can position themselves as learners alongside their students. Through self-reflection and (un)learning, you will develop your understanding of the relationship between Indigenous populations and the state, how you have come to know your own identity as Canadians alongside Indigenous peoples, and how to transfer that understanding into educational practice. Truth and self-awareness are essential in educational environments to foster relationships with students, interact with the content, and promote equitable educational spaces.

This course focuses on the themes of reclamation, resurgence, and reconcili-action of Indigenous peoples and communities. Meaningful allyship can be achieved when Indigenous voices and knowledge are centred, honoured, and valued in classrooms. This leads to learning environments which prioritize cultural safety, teacher humility, and continuous relationship-building with local Indigenous communities, students, and families. This course will build your awareness and understanding of how to support Indigenous learners and how Indigenous perspectives can be meaningfully integrated into your daily practice.

What You Will Learn and Do

In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to

• weave Indigenous survivance and contemporary realities into classroom learning
• examine collective wisdom and varied perspectives of Indigenous populations around the globe
• consider the legitimacy of Indigenous resurgence movements and how they affect Indigenous communities and self-determination
• explore how re-storying education benefits the holistic health and wellbeing of all learners
• recognize the importance of decolonial and culturally responsive safe pedagogy in classrooms to foster student wellbeing and relationship-building
• build an interdisciplinary curriculum that recognizes the importance of collaboration and how knowledge and learning are interconnected, not siloed
• synthesize learning and curate resources with the intention of supporting the continuous process of learning, unlearning, and fostering personal and professional growth

Application Requirements

1) Courses and Post-Graduate Certificates are approved by TQS for Category Upgrade. If you would like these courses to be used towards Category Upgrading, you must have a valid BC Teacher Certificate.

ECEs, EAs, and other education professionals are welcome to take the courses without Certification.

2) Completion of BC Indigenous Peoples Part 1.

*Teaching Experience is not required but it is advised that candidates gain some experience before completing the second and specialist courses. There are many opportunities to gain experience through volunteer work and community based programs.

Course Materials

Accommodations

Applicants who require accommodations for a specific learning need (e.g., learning disability) within their AQ/ABQ course, should click here for further information and support.

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Refund Schedule

If you drop a course:

1. by the midpoint of the course, you will receive 100% of your course fee.
2. after the midpoint, before the end of the course, you will receive 50% of your course fee.

For more about our refund policies, visit our Fees & Refunds page.