Course Description

This module is an introduction to perspectives on aboriginal cultures in early childhood settings. It includes an encounter with life in a Métis community, a description of culture in an Inuit village and guidelines for integrating aspects of aboriginal culture into your program and curriculum. This module incorporates the insight of three authors, Lois Coward, Mary Jane Swain and Shirley Tagalik.

Course curriculum

    1. Learning about Indigenous Cultures and Values

    2. Walk a Mile in their Shoes – ECE Reflections Working in a Remote Métis Community

    3. Inunnguiniq- Inuit Childrearing That Builds on Cultural Strengths

    4. Inunnguiniq

    5. Integrating Indigenous Culture Into Your Child Care Setting -- 10 Ways to Weave It Into Your Program

    6. Learn About Indigenous Culture

    7. Sharing Indigenous Knowledge in an ECE Setting

    8. Conclusion

    9. References

    1. Self-Assessment

    2. Module Summary

About this course

  • $20.00
  • 11 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content