School of Education
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies, Part 1
HOPE AQ53 | Additional Basic Qualification
Course Description
The Additional Qualification Course, First Nations, Métis and Inuit Studies, Part I, is designed to provide all candidates with a deeper conceptual knowledge and understanding of their place in this colonized country, and how to support their learners to gain understanding of how to walk the path of reconciliation. The design of this course is for all K-12 educators who wish to honour, respect, and celebrate Indigenous cultures. This introspective course will ask participants to acknowledge and research the treaty lands they occupy, and to look within their respective curricula to find ways to integrate Indigenous ways of knowing and learning into their unit and lesson planning. Intertwining Canada’s storied history with the Indigenous peoples of this land with curriculum knowledge and pedagogical strategies, participants will work towards building reciprocal, growing relationships with the lands and peoples who occupy it. Candidates are also encouraged to critically explore the policies, practices and resources available at school and board levels.
Delivery Format
Asynchronous Online — Instructors and students engage in the course content at different times and from different locations. Attendance at a specific time or location is not required.
Registration Information
- Deadline date: 1 business day before course start date
- Course Fees: $730
- Late registration fee: $50
Instructor
Mark Miller Instructor
Mark has over 20 years of classroom experience in multiple departments in both Canada and the United States. He currently is an Instructional Coach for the Peel DSB, as well as a facilitator internationally on the topic of integrating instruction and assessment with technology.