Advanced Native American Education

Catalog description

This is a survey course that explores the education of Natives from multiple perspectives; the perspectives of Native theories and practices, the colonizers’-imposed education theories and practices, U.S. federal educational policies and practices, tribal systems of education, and responses from those experiencing the education. Starting with traditional education, the course will examine colonial education, federal and tribal efforts, contemporary models of Indian education including issues and challenges, and the educational sovereignty of tribes.