EU417P
Curriculum and Pedagogies in Social Studies and Indigenous Education, PJ
0.5 Credit

This course explores the histories and geographies of marginalized social groups with a focus on Indigenous and settler relationships across Turtle Island. This course provides a practical and conceptual introduction to teaching Social Studies using an activist and strength-based lens in the context of Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) understandings and perspectives. It consists of a series of weekly themes which prioritize non-hegemonic curriculum content and pedagogies. The course provides opportunities to develop practical understandings through lesson planning, assessment strategies, and the weaving of Indigenous and Western epistemologies in Primary/Junior classrooms. The course focuses on the intersection of micro and macro relationships and power dynamics to advance the role of the educator as an advocate and activist for equity and social justice, as well as learning ways to support Primary/Junior students in being advocates and activists.