#ontsshg Archive
Promoting Feedback and Inquiry in the Social Studies, History and Geography classroom.
Thursday May 12, 2016
9:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to our joint Twitter Chat: and .
Tonight is going to be a period of real professional growth for all of us.
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For the questions posed, we pose them with Q1). Please respond with A1). You will be asking lots of questions as we go.
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Remember you need to include the following with each tweet:
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Q1.Where do you see a good overlap in the Science & Social Studies Curricula for incorporating Indigenous understanding?
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Welcome to our joint Twitter Chat: and Please take a moment to introduce yourself, tell us where you are from
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Hi - Heather here, from Manitoulin Island.
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A1) I'm not familiar at all with the social science curriculum, so it's hard for me to say. Hoping to learn tonight.
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Hi, I'm Meg and back in Toronto after 8 brilliant days of birding! Yes, I'm retired :-)
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Same here. https://t.co/5Qs4aYOgAD
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A1) I'm not familiar at all with the social science curriculum, so it's hard for me to say. Hoping to learn tonight.
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Hi I am Byron from Toronto .
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Cathy Beach here, multi-tasking once again. Peterborough area. (-:
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Hi Cathy! Nice to see you again :D
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And I'm elementary - easier I think to find joint cross-overs there? Same teacher much of the time?
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I think all of our environmental and astronomy areas in Science are an obvious overlap.
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I think all of our environmental and astronomy areas in Science are an obvious overlap.
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Same. Hoping to learn from others here as well! Haven't pondered the Science SS cross-overs.
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Welcome Heather, Cathy, Byron, Racquel !
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After being at the FNMI conference a little while ago, I realize there are potential overlaps with teaching strategies.
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Hello Everyone. I am Marilyn Maychak from Toronto with the TDSB Aboriginal Education Centre
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Hi Christina here from Toronto :)
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Please excuse my typos... I seem to have broken my finger as I wiped out last weekend (BUT I missed the poison ivy)
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We have a great topic, with a crowded curriculum integration can make sense .
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Looking forward to learning from you! We have a strong FNMI population at our school
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Welcome Marilyn and Christina - thanks for joining us!
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I see it as looking at the land & our connection 2 the land geographical thinking, land based pedagogy, outdoor ed
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I also work at the Aboriginal Education Centre with
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Q2. What is your understanding of why the Truth & Reconciliation Report Recommendations place such emphasis on education?
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For the questions posed, we pose them with Q2). Please respond with A2). You will be asking lots of questions as we go.
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A1)I think using cooperative learning emphasizing respect & each person having a right to speak and be listened to .
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Hello STAO world,
First Twitter chat but
My name is Melissa, teacher Candidate York University
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Welcome Louise - thanks for joining in
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A2)
Justice Murray Sinclair: “Education is what got us here and education is what will get us out”.
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A1. It is the connections between the environment and all living things
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A2) We need to acknowledge the experiences of First Nations in Canada
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A1 It’s understanding who u r, where you r from, ur connections 2 land & community, ur roles & responsibilities 2 both
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A2) and we recognize who lives there and the interrelationships https://t.co/kH97W0tmOl
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A1. It is the connections between the environment and all living things
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Hi - Anjali here, from Brampton
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Q3 cont:d ) What do & need to do to provide support for our teachers?
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3) A concern about incorporating indigenous understandings is lack of knowledge and understanding.
(see next tweet )
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A1) we are always in relationship with the natural world. We too are but stardust.
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A2 Ecology and sustainability, climate change policy, medicine and public health...so many
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A3 encourage teachers to start where they are at and begin the learning journey
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A3) We should encourage teachers to address issues with confidence
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A2) I think the general population (T, S, P need to be more aware of FNMI history, culture and what Europeans did.
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work with elders to bring traditional knowledges of science and ways of life into the classroom in meaningful ways
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is awesome! Tons of work but having so rewarding - such a gift that's dropped into my lap.
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...so that the non-indigenous population(s) can move forward respectfully. This can happen working with S's.
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start with where u r at and begin ur learning journey. Explore the ways u are engaging with the land
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Welcome to our chat Anjali.
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A3) Being more inclusive in the forms of knowledge in the class - oral - written histories https://t.co/gNSkoIW20d
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work with elders to bring traditional knowledges of science and ways of life into the classroom in meaningful ways
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A3) Explore where the land is, geographic significance, explore different perspectives https://t.co/KkGyZKVhEr
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start with where u r at and begin ur learning journey. Explore the ways u are engaging with the land
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A3) Emphasize the respect that Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) is now being given - context of Climate Change.
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A3 critical literacy & thinking - invite & explore multiple/diverse perspectives and understandings of the world, nature
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Q4. What are some of the best practices for approaching content related to FNMI peoples and experiences?
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A2) Educators need recognize the unwritten story of our past heritage and pay homage to these stories
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A3) To provide resources that emphasized the STSE curriculum foundation of scientific literacy
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A3 remind teachers that being on North American land makes them treaty people - aboriginal and non-aboriginal
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A3)I think the video "Sila Alangotok" where local people of Banks Island share stories of their own,parents,grandparents
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A question...what does it mean to be a treaty person? How would I explain this to S's?
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A3. Curriculum-based resources and more education. Many Ts lack confidence in this context - need something to work with
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A4. Promote Mental Health and Wellness https://t.co/NlN0MWK51H
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Q4. What are some of the best practices for approaching content related to FNMI peoples and experiences?
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A4 rely on authentic voice - materials written by aboriginal people not about aboriginal peoples histories n perspectives
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Jasmine, my understanding is that a lot of resources exist already. We will compile a list and post on website.
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being a treaty person: holding the govt responsible for upholding its side of the deal - honour the treaties
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A4 review the resources in your classroom and school library for bias.
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A4) This would be a good time for all of us to push for relevant PD & teaching by the Aboriginal Education Centres.
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that they have a responsibility to uphold - a treaty that was signed in their name and for their benefit
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A4) ... my last comment in context of having people who are aware of issues & resources being given authority torun PD.
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A4) Acknowledge Aboriginal people are not in "stone" historically. They exist today
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. Have the students review and identify bias
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Q5. Where are there overlaps between teaching strategies and ways of Indigenous Learning?
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Ones knowledge on FNMI means not being afraid to ask the "hard" questions this content
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A5 differentiated instruction, experiential learning, mentoring, inquiry based learning
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A5) Equity education and inclusive strategies
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A5 as mentioned earlier, Aboriginal Elders, artists and storytellers - parents
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the new DI - decolonize and indigenize. Indigenous teachings strategies meet unique student learning needs
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Like (click on the heart) comments said by others that you like.
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A4) The authentic voice is important but how do we know the stories that we hear and read are truthful?
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Also "retweet" comments so your followers also see them.
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A5.To align learning with students’ strengths
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Is this something that board Aboriginal Education groups can help with?
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A5) knowledge building, circle sharing is linked to Indigenous learning
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A5) knowledge building, circle sharing is linked to Indigenous learning
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we need 2 learn to assess aprop resources and trust that indigenous peoples can tell their own stories
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A4 Ensure contributions of Aboriginal ppls goes beyond inclusion of past, include contemporary knowledge innovations
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we should always ask this of resources - regardless of who writes them. perspective matters. https://t.co/XHr1LCgZLx
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A4) The authentic voice is important but how do we know the stories that we hear and read are truthful?
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A4) Sec. science curr A2 strand; include traditional knowledge as Canadian contributions to the scientific community
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Wow, thanks everyone, lots of great sharing!
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Incorporate FNMI teachings:3 Sis Garden...learned at the Woodland Cultural Ctr Ojibway sing to the seeds before planting
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A5 Collaborative inquiry - we can all be learners on a jouney
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push/pull factors, sustainability, natural resources, policies/role of government, use of tech, inquiry process
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After this chat, follow some of the people your have https://t.co/ADlnZu2W1P on "..." and their profile will come up.
