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Part 1 (Numeracy): Using Gale’s lecture, Poirier’s article, and Bear’s article, identify at least three ways in which Inuit mathematics challenges Eurocentric ideas about the purpose of mathematics and the way we learn it.  Storytelling Traditionally, mathematics is taught by presenting the problem and working through the mathematical equation by Read more…

Respond to the following email while keeping these questions in mind: What is the purpose of teaching Treaty Ed (specifically) or First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) Content and Perspectives (generally) where there are few or no First Nations, Metis, Inuit peoples? What does it mean for your understanding of Read more…

Provide a brief summary of your understanding of the three learning theories introduced in the readings (behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism). How can you connect these learning theories with the models of curriculum (product, process, and praxis in particular) that we have discussed? What learning theories did you see reflected in Read more…

1. According to the Levin article, how are school curricula developed and implemented? What new information/perspectives does this reading provide about the development and implementation of school curriculum? Is there anything that surprises you or maybe that concerns you?  In this week’s readings, the development of curriculum was discussed in Read more…

1. What does it mean to be a “good” student according to the commonsense? According to the commonsense, a good student is defined as a person that conforms to the expectations, standards, rules and regulations indicated by the educational institutions within their designated region. This definition typically means that to Read more…

How does Kumashiro define ‘commonsense?’ Why is it so important to pay attention to the ‘commonsense’?  Common sense is often defined as a collection of knowledge that is popularized and viewed as a standard. Commonsense often influences how someone views the world and how it should operate. Kumashiro defines ‘commonsense’ Read more…