Introduction to Gidizhitwaawinaanin (our cultural standards)

Catalog description

This one credit course provides an orientation to the American Indian Studies program by introducing students to Gidizhitwaawinaanin. The course provides a model of learning that reflects the Ojibwe- Anishinaabe lifeway and view examining Gidizhitwaawinaanin in an integrative and interactive format. The different teaching and learning methods and practices include: experiential exercises, talking circles, focused activities, collective oral and shared writing activities, all with a focus on understanding Gidizhitwaawinaanin. AMIN/EDU 1020 3 credits Foundations of Anishinaabe and American Educational Systems This course introduces prospective teacher candidates to the teaching profession. The major purpose of this course is to help students clarify their thoughts and feelings about becoming a professional educator and to develop educational philosophies that they will bring into their classrooms. This course is taken by both prospective elementary education teachers and early childhood students. In addition, the importance of embedding the Anishinaabe perspective into the curriculum will be stressed. This course also introduces candidates to educational assessments, portfolios, curriculum, and organizations within the educational systems. Early Child Development students complete fifteen (15) hours of field experience (observation and participation) in the classroom/community. Elementary Education students complete ten (10) hours of field experience.