Author: Kelsey Gartner

 

Because Canada is such a diverse country, multilingual students are becoming more and more popular. There are many ways that a teacher can engage a multi-lingual student. I think the biggest way to do so is by supporting these students’ backgrounds and try not to override these students’ culture and languages with English and western […]

Everyone deserves to be treated with respect and equity. I believe it is super important for everyone to feel included and welcomed throughout society, no matter their gender, culture, etc. One thing we as teachers could do to make a more welcoming environment is to quit labeling gender, culture, jobs, and lifestyle. I think every […]

What are 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, and Inuit peoples? What does it mean for your understanding of the curriculum that “We are all treaty people” Treaty education is still very controversial within […]

[Placing elementary music education: a case study of a Canadian rural music program.]: How will you, as a teacher, contribute to the sense of place for your future students? With young children, music can be a really good tool within the classroom. I believe that through music students can develop a sense of self, express […]

Progressive education has been very challenging to adopt and reform within the framework of the current educational system. But in recent years the introduction of new and creative ways of education has been entering the classroom setting. The reading, Critical Hip Hop Pedagogy as a Form of Liberatory Praxis by A. Akom discusses how hip hop […]

What’s your understanding of citizenship? How can we relate Treaty Education to citizenship? My understanding of citizenship is an individual who lives in and participates within the society of a certain place. Within society, there are two types of people, there are “good” citizens and “bad” citizens. Good citizens are people who are active members […]

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?  What is curriculum? As Levin states “curriculum is defined as an official statement of what students are […]

To be a good student within the Kumashiro reading was modeled by a white and well-behaved student who would achieve their academic objectives, sit properly, obey their teachers, and adhere to academic norms. The concept of common sense separates the students who don’t meet these standards. This model causes many students to feel pressured into […]

Take a look at the possible scholars and/or concepts/topics.  Then, choose either a scholar or a topic/concept and begin to explore them/it. You might find a quote or an article that piques your interest. In your blog post, practice creating a summary of what you have found. Then, finish up your blog post by outlining […]