Category: ECS 203 Blog Posts

My Summary of Learning Video Link to it on Youtube – https://youtu.be/8s2AeoWCRyI Link to original – https://watch.screencastify.com/v/PbnJisVAXfibqjeT4z8v...

Part 1: At the beginning of the reading, Leroy Little Bear (2000) states that colonialism “tries to maintain a singular social order by means of force and law, suppressing the diversity of human worldviews. … Typically, this proposition creates oppression and discrimination” (p. 77). Think back on your experiences...

How can teachers maximize engagement among multilingual students? What are some effective ways to integrate multilingual instructional strategies into classrooms? I have learnt many ways to help integrate multilingualism and maximize engagement in the classroom. First, create a welcoming environment that makes multilingual learners comfortable and allows them to...

How might we begin to address how the systems we teach our curriculum are intrinsically homophobic, transphobic, biphobic and oppressive towards queer and trans people? As teachers and often the only adult in the classroom, we play the biggest role in creating a welcoming environment for all of our...

Craft a response to this student intern’s email about advice on dealing with students and teachers not thinking Treaty Education is important. Be sure to address the following questions: What is the purpose of teaching Treaty Ed (specifically) or First Nations, Metis, and Inuit (FNMI) Content and Perspectives (generally)...

What will culturally relevant pedagogy look like, sound like, feel like, in your future classroom? How will you, as a teacher, contribute to the sense of place for your future students? For me the first piece of culturally relevant pedagogy will be the representation of different cultures, especially the...

How can hip hop be used as a tool to promote social justice and youth activism in the classroom? What is the relationship between hip-hop culture and the development of critical consciousness among students? Hip hop like any other type of music or dance is a form of expression....

Engage with the Joel Westheimer video and the podcast by Dr. Mike Cappello. What’s your understanding of citizenship? How can we relate Treaty Education to citizenship? When I used to think of citizenship I would think if immigrants and people who are new to Canada. I would think of...

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 the school curriculum? Is there anything that surprises you or maybe concerns you? After reading pages 1-4 of the Treaty Education document, what connections can...

What does it mean to be a “good” student according to the commonsense? Which students are privileged by this definition of a good student?  How is the “good” student shaped by historical factors? Being a “good” student according to commonsense usually means behaving properly, listening to everything your teacher...

 LGBTQ-inclusive curricula: why supportive curricula matter  The issues and discrimination 2SLGBTQIA+ students face are being discussed more every day. There have even been thoughts and questions about how to address these issues through the use of curriculum in schools. The article titled “LGBTQ-inclusive curricula: why supportive curricula matter” by...

Curriculum development from a traditionalist perspective is widely used across schools in Canada and other countries. Think about: (a) The ways in which you may have experienced the Tyler rationale in your own schooling; (b) What are the major limitations of the Tyler rationale/what does it make impossible; and...

How does Kumashiro define ‘commonsense?’ Why is it so important to pay attention to the ‘commonsense’? What commonsense understandings of curriculum and pedagogy do you bring with you into this course? Kumashiro defines ‘commonsense’ as anything that becomes a part of our normal routine that no one questions or...