Course Details - Additional Qualifications

Course Name: First Nation, Métis & Inuit Studies, Part 2
Part: 2
Description: First Nation, Métis & Inuit Studies, Part 2 is designed for teachers who have completed Part 1 and are looking to further enhance their knowledge of First Nation, Métis & Inuit curriculum, and pedagogy. This course will look at the Aboriginal Holistic Education Framework as a teaching guide as we examine First Nation, Métis & Inuit knowledge, and teachings. Teachers will further their understanding and knowledge of First Nation, Métis & Inuit content, and pedagogy to better inform their teaching practice. This course is designed using the Aboriginal Holistic Education Framework to provide candidates with the opportunity to learn about First Nation, Métis, and Inuit studies, with First Nation, Métis and Inuit people in order to provide an authentic and rich learning opportunity. Each topic will be explored, using an interconnectedness model, as well as Indigenous epistemological and pedagogical frameworks. Using the Seven Grandfathers teachings and Medicine Wheel teachings as a framework, candidates will work through 4 parts divided into 7 modules. This course will provide candidates with the knowledge to create curriculum embedded with Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing. This course will be presented over a 12-week period using a blended, hybrid, format that consists of several, mandatory, synchronous, online, sessions (see schedule below for specific times and dates) and learning days that will be hosted on-site and in person at specific locations.  On the scheduled, in-person dates, travel may be required.  Details will be provided by the beginning of the course as to the specific locations on these two dates.  Attendance at these mandatory, on-site (in-person), experiential learning opportunities is required to be recommended for the course.  Please review the schedule provided before registering for this course.  For the Independent Study portion of this course, participants will be expected to complete reflections and independent inquiry assignments via the D2L Classroom. The combined number of dedicated working hours for course completion will be 125 hours. Scheduled Meeting Details: Tuesday, February 11, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Community Centre* Tuesday, March 11, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation Community Centre* Tuesday, April 8, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Location TBD - Either Education Centre or Outdoor Ed location* Tuesday, May 6, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Location TBD - Either Education Centre or Outdoor Ed location* *Locatons will be confirmed by session start time Links for virtual sessions will be shared with participants via the course instructor.  Access to the virtual classroom space will not be available until February 10, 2025. This is a Part 2 AQ course, and as such, applicants must meet Ontario College of Teachers’ (OCT) criteria of successfully completing at least 1 year (minimum 194 days) of teaching experience – to be confirmed by HR/Superintendent of the applicant’s respective employer.  Access to this form will be made available to you by way of email once your completed registration form has been received.  Please note, you will be required to make your payment in full at the time of registration.  Please familiarize yourself with our refund policy prior to registration.  It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the completed and signed form to finalize your registration in this course.   DDSB Applicants: please submit the form (completed with your own personal information) to employee.records@ddsb.ca. Your teaching days will be verified by HR and signed by a Superintendent.  Please forward your SIGNED form to aq@ddsb.ca NON-DDSB Applicants: please email your completed and signed form to aq@ddsb.ca
Instructors for the current Session: Spring 2025: Rachel Cosford