Native Studies 30:
Canadian Studies
Curriculum Guide
Saskatchewan Education
June 1997
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Native Studies 30: Canadian Studies Program
Aim
Goals
Rationale
Philosophy and Worldview
Content Outline of Native Studies 10, 20 and 30
A Summary of Canadian Studies 30
Canadian Studies 30 Organizer
Components of Core Curriculum
Common Essential Learnings
The Adaptive Dimension
Gender Equity
Indian and Métis Curriculum Perspectives
Resource-based Learning
Indian and Métis Resource Materials
Building a Collection of Resources to Support Units of Study
Getting Started
Using This Curriculum Guide
Related Documents
Overview of Native Studies
Curricula Webbing
Sequence and Time Frame for Curriculum Delivery
Unit Planning Guide
Teaching Native Studies
Preparation for Teaching Native Studies
Inviting Elders to the School
Native Studies and Identity Clarification
Teaching Controversial Issues
Native Studies Environment
Materials Evaluation
The Need for Guidelines
Approaches to Instruction
The Instructional Framework
Defining the Instructional Framework
Instructional Methods
Questioning
Lecture
Storytelling/Oral Tradition
Case Studies
Inquiry
Critical Examination of Contemporary Issues
Brainstorming
Cooperative Learning
Cooperative Problem Solving
Talking Circles
Dialectical Thinking
Consensus Decision Making
Oral History Interviews
Surveys
Simulations/Role Plays/Games
Learning Contracts
Journals
Research Projects
The Research Process Student Information Skills Required
Assessment and Evaluation
Guiding Principles
Clarification of Terms
Phases of the Evaluation Process
Information Gathering and Record Keeping
Student Self-Evaluation
Informing Students, Parents, Guardians about Evaluation
Templates and Guidelines
Optional Introductory Unit
Overview
Foundational Objectives
Suggested Instructional Activities
Unit One: Aboriginal and Treaty Rights
Overview
Foundational Objectives
Suggested Instructional Activities
Unit Two: Governance
Overview
Foundational Objectives
Structure of Government in Canada
Suggested Instructional Activities
Unit Three: Land Claims and Treaty Land Entitlements
Overview
Foundational Objectives
Suggested Instructional Activities
Unit Four: Economic Development
Overview
Foundational Objectives
Suggested Instructional Activities
Unit Five: Social Development
Overview
Foundational Objectives
Concept Maps
Suggested Instructional Activities
Reference
