EDUC 464 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Lev Vygotsky, Michael Nicoll Yahgulanaas, Metalinguistic Awareness
16 Dec 2016
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Typical assessment and grading system is ill-match with aboriginal ways of learning of knowing. Aboriginal pedagogy stresses the importance of experiential learning, service learning and out-of- school experiences. Aboriginal pedagogy endorses student control over the pace of classroom conversations, and it allows students opportunities for self-determination. For aboriginal peoples, learning is not something that can be easily measured through formalized practices or written results. Issue- aboriginal language and cultures are fading away, and a loss of language can damage the sense of identity. But the general public school system makes it difficult for aboriginal people to retain their language and culture in traditional classroom. The political and philosophical foundation of quality aboriginal early childhood education emphasizes an environment where aboriginal peoples have the right to care for and educate their children within rich linguistic and cultural surroundings. Aboriginal language immersion programs promote the revitalization of indigenous language and culture.
