EU 471I

This foundational course prepares Teacher Candidates to support the learning, well-being, and success of First Nations, Inuit and Métis learners while engaging Indigenous knowledges, worldviews, histories, and pedagogies in educational contexts and settings. Teacher Candidates examine historical and contemporary Indigenous experiences, including the impacts of colonization, treaties, the Indian Act, land dispossession, residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, and ongoing processes of Indigenous resurgence and self determination. Emphasis is placed on culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices, Indigenous perspectives in curriculum, relationship-building with Indigenous communities, and creating inclusive learning environments that support reconciliation and educational success across the junior/intermediate divisions. This course introduces key concepts and pedagogical approaches that will be further explored throughout the program and professional practice experiences. <br> Registration Notes: Registration status: BEd program.