EDUC 496 - Indigenous Perspective in Education | 2025-2026

Academic Year
2025-2026
Course Credits
3.00
Course ID
EDUC 496
Course Name
Indigenous Perspective in Education
Description
A study of Indigenous culture and worldview, the history of Indigenous education in Canada, current social, economic, political, and ethical issues affecting Indigenous education, and the current structure and status of Indigenous education in British Columbia, with an emphasis on indigenous language preservation and education. Understanding and integrating Indigenous learning, epistemologies and pedagogical approaches, literature and learning resources is the key focus of inquiry, supporting the consideration of teaching and learning in diverse classrooms that include Indigenous students, as well as, teaching and learning in Indigenous schools.
Prerequisite(s)
EDUC 321, minimum 90 semester hours, and a minimum 2.70 GPA. (3,0)