Native Studies Course Outline September 2017

School: Eastwood
Department: Geography
Course: Issues of Indigenous People in a Global Context
Course Code: NDW4MI
Teacher: Mr. Kasper, Ms. Lillie, and Mr. Toller
Course Description:

This course provides an overview of the issues and challenges that confront indigenous peoples worldwide.
Students will develop an understanding of the concerns and aspirations of the worlds indigenous population, plan
and conduct research on global issues that have an impact on indigenous peoples, and use information
technology to consult materials related to the views of indigenous peoples throughout the world.

Units/Topics
Unit Title Time

1 Introduction to Indigenous Peoples of the World and Identity 20 hours

2 Issues, Challenges, and Colonization 25 hours

3 Rethinking Globalization 25 hours

4 Renewal and Reconciliation 20 hours

5 Independent Study 20 hours

TOTAL: 110 hours

Assessment and Evaluation

Two separate aspects of student achievement will be reported on: achievement of curriculum expectations and learning skills
(works independently, teamwork, organization, work habits/homework, initiative).

Progress will be monitored on an on-going basis using a variety of assessment tools, including written work, formal testing,
weekly quizzes, teacher observation, and self- and peer-evaluation. Assessment and evaluation will be based on the
provincial curriculum expectations and the 4 categories of knowledge and skills:

Throughout the Course (70%) = Unit Tests 20%, Major Unit Assignments 40%, Classwork 10%

Knowledge of content (e.g., facts, terms, definitions).

Knowledge and
25%
Understanding Understanding of content (e.g.,concepts, ideas, theories, procedures, processes)

Use of planning skills (research, asking questions, setting goals)

Use of processing skills (analysing, generating, integrating, synthesizing, detecting

Thinking/Inquiry point of view and bias) 25%

Use of critical/creative thinking processes (inquiry process, problem solving)

Application of knowledge and skills (concepts, procedures, processes)

Application 25%
 Transfer knowledge and skills to new contexts.

Making connections within and between various contexts.

Expression and organization of ideas and information.

Communication Communication for different audiences in oral, written, and visual forms. 25%
Use of conventions, vocabulary, and terminology of the discipline.

TOWARD THE END OF THE COURSE (30%): Summative Evaluations

Independent Study Application of knowledge gained in the course in a final project communicated to
(10% ISU; 20% an authentic audience and to the class.
100%
summative)

Resources
-Oxford Canadian Atlas 8th Edition will be accessed throughout the course. Other course materials will be
selected to complement the curriculum expectations being covered at the time.

- Course Reading Package Progress Can Kill Survival International Document

Policies & Procedures: Student Expectations

1. Be on time and attend class every day. If the door is closed when you arrive, you are late and need to
get a late slip.
2. Come to class prepared with your notebook, pencil, pen, and pencil crayons.
3. Quizzes/tests missed due to absence will be written during class upon return. A note signed by a
parent/guardian indicating knowledge a test was missed is required before a test is written.

4. If a student fails to submit assignments, they will be referred to the Success Hub over their lunch period to
ensure the work is completed.

5. Any plagiarized copied items will be assessed a mark of zero (0) and parents/guardians will be notified.

6. Only healthy food and healthy snacks with healthy drinks are allowed in class. See the teacher for a definition
of healthy. No soda or bottled water please.

7. MP3 Players can only be used if you are used to complete work independently. They should be off and put
away at all other times. Even if music is off, your earbuds should be out when classroom discussion is taking place.

8. Electronic devices are to be used for instructional purposes only (note taking or subject related research).
Responsible and respectful use of technology is an important skill to learn.

9. When working in computer labs it is important to use given classtime wisely as computer labs are in high
demand and only minimal time can be given to work on assignment on the computer.

10. Please make use of the paper recycling in the room as well as container recycling and the green bin.