INST-250 - Okanagan Curriculum/Materials Development - 3.00 Credits
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Course Details
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This course provides a foundation in theory and practice for curriculum and materials development. Indigenous peoples' language preservation projects are studied and critiqued. Students will develop a culturally informed Okanagan language oriented curriculum project and action plan.
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Part of the:UNIVERSITY TRANSFER Department
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Prerequisites : INST 120, or permission of instructor.
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Course Outline
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Instructors Qualifications:
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Relevant Master's Degree.
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Office Hours:
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1.5 per week
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Contact Hours:
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45
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Student Evaluation
Procedure:
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Assignments 50 - 70%, Final 30 - 50%, Total 100 %.
Grading procedures follow NVIT policy.
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Learning Outcomes:
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Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:
understand the theoretical underpinnings of successful Indigenous language projects;
conceptualize Okanagan culturally informed learning practices;
develop lesson plans and materials and projects for teaching the Okanagan language;
demonstrate learning projects and curriculum modules; and
display projects as a part of the year-end activities.
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Text and Materials:
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Kirkness, Verna J. (1998). Aboriginal Languages. Vancouver, BC:
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Other Resources:
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Excerpts from various current papers and dissertations will be made available.
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Transfer Credits:
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For more information visit: www.bctransferguide.ca
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Other Information:
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