Aboriginal Languages:
A Curriculum Guide for
Kindergarten to Grade 12
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
Aim
Goals
Rationale and Philosophy
Principles of the Curriculum for K to 12
Components of Core Curriculum
Adaptive Dimension
Common Essential Learnings
Gender Equity
Indian and Métis Content and Perspectives
Resource-Based Learning
Locally-Determined Options
Framework of Objectives for to 12
Indian Language as a Second Language
Second Language Acquisition
Stages in Second Language Acquisition
Instructional Methods
Assessment and Evaluation
Foundational Objectives
Foundational Objectives
Learning Objectives
Themes for Kindergarten to Grade 12
Scope and Sequence of Themes from Kindergarten to Grade 12
Planning Guide
Suggested Yearly Overview
Components of a Plan
Planning Checklist
Sample Plans
Emerging and Developing Phases
Preparing for Emerging and Developing Phase Classes
Sample Plan Emerging Phase
Sample Plan Developing Phase
Lessons
Sample Plans
Extending and Specialized Phases
Extending Phase
Specialized Phase
Sample Activities
Some General Comments
Emerging Phase
Developing Phase
Extending Phase
Specialized Phase
Appendices
Appendix A:
Appendix B:
Appendix C:
References