Indian Education for all is an important aspect to have in the classroom because the students should learn about different cultures. One thing I learned about Indian Education for all was teachers have to be aware of the bias that comes from teaching the Euro-American way. Students are reading books that are not accurate so it is important for the teacher to find ways to show the students the truth. Another thing I learned was if children are not taught the accurate information about Native Americans they will not know what to believe about Indians and just believe what they read.
I would have a Native American guest speaker come to the classroom so the children can learn about the culture and traditions. Also I would incorporate games that would help the students to learn about Native Americans. The students could also do a project on Native Americans so they can find information about them and do their own research this way they might find something that they did not know.
Friday, September 26, 2008
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I think that having a guest speeaking come into the classroom is definitely a great way to get students informed about what is really going on in reservations today.
Stephanie O.
I agree that learning from the source is a much more dramatic and effective technique than reading from a book or watching a movie. My education involved a lot of speakers from various tribes as well as an array of field trips including pow wows and river honoring ceremonies. I have vivid memories of these events, where as the information I read has long left my memory.
Heidi F.
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