Here is a list of websites that I have used to either do research or use in the classroom. Current Events: Curio Great for ready to teach material on current events - they also have multiple collections, for example, the Reconciliation collection, Indigenous Youth etc. Musqueam Teaching Kit Multiple resources including stories, videos, and audiobooks... Continue Reading →
Below is a list of novels that I have used in classrooms - elementary, ELL and high school English. Grade 5-7/ELL 4/5 Fatty Legs Stranger at Home (Sequel to Fatty Legs) No Time to Say Goodbye Secret Path (poetry) English The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian Speaking My Truth (Collection of Stories) Sugar... Continue Reading →
I find that one of the best resources to use in the classroom are picture books, regardless of the age group of the class. This is because, even if students are older, picture books offer another avenue of knowledge and evidence to use other than text. Visuals can be engaging, symbolic and thought-provoking - there... Continue Reading →
Similar to the terminology post, it's important to give some context and history to your students. In this way, it can allow for reflection and discussions about how lucky we are to have the freedom to be who we are. Depending on your class, this may look different. Below are some of the resources... Continue Reading →
Before beginning any class that introduces Indigenous content, I like to make sure I front load students with the appropriate terminology and history. This is also to make sure everyone is on the same page and to answer any questions that students may have about Indigenous people and Canada without feeling afraid. This gives context... Continue Reading →
At the Richmond School District, there are 5 different ELL levels. Below are some guidelines for language development throughout the five different levels. https://esl-sd38.wikispaces.com/B.+Language+skills+development+guidelines I am currently teaching ELL 2's - so much of the content on the website will be linked to this level and how I address these skill guidelines. The relevant skills... Continue Reading →
I began thinking about my unit because I knew I wanted to teach my ELL 2 class about Indigenous culture/literature. Many of the students in my class are international and therefore do not know much about Canada other than the very basic and stereotypical facts (ie. hockey, maple syrup, and Tim Hortons). So how do... Continue Reading →
Why is this important to me? As I mentioned briefly in my "About Me", my family is from Guangzhou and were all born in China. When we were younger, my brother and I were put into ESL and practiced English very diligently (it was actually strange that I was put into ESL given that my... Continue Reading →
This is the excerpt for your very first post.
We are Here: Indigenous Education 