PED 3138 First Nations, Inuit and Métis Education: Historical Experiences and Contemporary Perspectives

3 units
Education
Faculty of Education
Examination of the historical experiences and contemporary perspectives on education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, from their own points of view, including traditional approaches to education, experiences in government-controlled and residential schools, and the problems and possibilities of self-government in education. Exploration of First Nations, Inuit and Métis perspectives on the role of education in language preservation, cultural renewal and the achievement of self-government.

Components:

Lecture

Requirements:

Permission of the Department is required.

Previously Offered Terms:

Winter

Organized

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Clear Expectations

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Learned a Lot

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Recommend

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Workload

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Fair Assessments

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