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(may 6, 2008 --thunder bay, on) as an institution with a longstanding commitment to fostering leadership and development among its aboriginal 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is pleased to announce the accreditation of an honours b.ed. (aboriginal) program - the only one of its kind in canada. offered this fall, the four-year, standalone program prepares people of aboriginal ancestry to become fully certified teachers.
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' access to higher education. "it draws on issues related to aboriginal education and to working with all children, with emphasis on aboriginal children," explains dean of education dr. john o'meara, adding that "extensive consultation was conducted among aboriginal organizations throughout the region before putting the program in motion."
program content includes relevant courses in the faculty of social sciences and humanities, and the faculty of sciences and environmental studies - including required native language and culture courses. the entire education program has a strong aboriginal focus with specializations in literacy and numeracy, which include attention to working with children with special needs. the program culminates with an honours project which requires 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
to demonstrate their knowledge through teaching and learning portfolios; internships or apprenticeships with elders and/or cultural teachers; and research or design of culturally and linguistically relevant resources. program graduates will receive full teacher certification at the primary/junior level.
"this program is designed and delivered primarily by aboriginal faculty, staff, and administration," says dr. ethel gardner, chair of aboriginal education. "it is structured to provide academic guidance and course content that enable 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
to achieve success; it offers an atmosphere and support network conducive to successful program completion." the program will also be guided by the advisory council for aboriginal education (acae), and supported by 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜
's aboriginal management council (amc).
those who have obtained an ontario secondary school diploma (ossd) or equivalent (with a minimum overall average of 70 %), a community-based ntep diploma, or native language instructors' diploma are able to apply. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
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will demonstrate a critical understanding of culturally appropriate and culturally based aboriginal education - grounded in aboriginal philosophies and the goal of self-determination. they will be able to distinguish social, medical, and mental health conditions that affect learning in association with relevant historical contexts; and apply helping tools and approaches for working with at-risk youth while accessing support networks available to aboriginal youth. they will also be able to apply methods and strategies for respectful approaches to use when working with aboriginal families and communities; provide appropriate programs in literacy and numeracy; and utilize knowledge of native language and culture in lesson and unit-planning, assessment, and evaluation.
"this opportunity opens more doors for aboriginal people while they study at lakehead and when it comes time for them to enter the workforce," says goyce kakegamic, director of education, northern chiefs council. "aboriginal members around the region will benefit greatly from this opportunity, and we hope that many will take advantage of it."
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media: drs. o'meara and gardner, and goyce
kakegamic are available for media interview.
for more information or to arrange interview times, please contact heather
scott, communications officer, 807-343-8177, commun@lakeheadu.ca; or eleanor
abaya, director of communications, 807-343-8372, eabaya@lakeheadu.ca
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