Spring 2023 - EDUC 495 B100

Special Topics

Indigenous Literatures, Literacies, & Learning

Class Number: 7597

Delivery Method: Blended

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Tue, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    This will be announced prior to the beginning of each term.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Sections will deal with major issues of present concern. Subjects to be discussed will be announced during the term prior to that in which the course is to be offered. The exact assignment of units (3,4,or 6) for the special topics offering will be announced prior to the beginning of each term. A maximum of 12 units in education special topics courses may be used toward a bachelor of education degree or a bachelor of general studies (EDUC) degree. Variable units: 3, 4, 6.

COURSE DETAILS:

In this course, students will engage with a wide range of Indigenous literatures that can be used in middle school and secondary classrooms. Course content will include opportunities to explore learning from Indigenous stories, Indigenous literacies, the role of storytelling in sharing knowledge, and the complexities associated with teaching Indigenous literatures.

Please note: This course is being offered in a blended format. Enrolled students are expected to attend classes in person (Surrey Campus) and on Zoom according to the following schedule:
In-person classes (Surrey Campus): January 10, January 24, February 7, February 28, March 28, April 11
Synchronous Zoom Classes (Online): January 17, January 31, February 14, March 7, April 4
Asynchronous Classes (Online): March 14, March 21 

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

  • Learn from Indigenous stories;
  • Explore a range of Indigenous texts that can be used in grades 6-12;
  • Develop an understanding of how principles used to evaluate Indigenous resources and how these can be applied in different contexts;
  • Describe how to respectfully bring Indigenous literatures and literacies into classrooms;
  • Reflect on the ways in which Indigenous stories can entertain, educate, and heal; and
  • Examine the role of storytelling as an Indigenous pedagogy.

Grading

  • Learning Reflections 45%
  • Discussion Posts 25%
  • Presentation 15%
  • In-class Activities 10%
  • Reading Group Notes 5%

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Students will also be required to access other books (i.e., picture books, novels, graphic novels) through SFU library or local libraries or purchase them from local bookstores.

REQUIRED READING:

Hanson, A. J. (2021). Literatures, Communities, and Learning: Conversations with Indigenous Writers. Wilfred Laurier University Press.


ISBN: 9781771124508

M'Lot, C., & Ferguson, K. A. (2022). Resurgence: Engaging with Indigenous narratives and cultural expressions in and beyond the classroom. Portage & Main Press. 
ISBN: 9781774920008

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html