About this course: Intended for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal learners, this course will explore indigenous ways of knowing and how they can benefit all students. Topics include historical, social, and political issues in Aboriginal education; terminology; cultural, spiritual and philosophical themes in Aboriginal worldviews; and how Aboriginal worldviews can inform professional programs and practices, including but not limited to the field of education.
Created by: University of Toronto
Taught by: Jean-Paul Restoule, Associate Professor
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
| User Ratings |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Welcome and Orientation to the Course
Information about the course
2 readings
Aboriginal Worldviews
The description goes here
13 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Make the Familiar Strange
WEEK 2
Aboriginal Worldviews Colliding with Newcomers
The description goes here
24 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Quiz #1 (Week 3): Aboriginal Worldviews and Education
WEEK 3
A Brief History of Aboriginal Education
The description goes here
11 videos, 1 reading
WEEK 4
Contemporary Themes in Aboriginal Education
The description goes here
9 videos, 1 reading
Graded: Quiz #2: Week 5 Quiz
WEEK 5
8th Fire: Aboriginal Peoples, Canada & the Way Forward
This television series aired on Canada's CBC in 2013. Short clips used in the course created a demand from students for more and to see the clips in their original context. We received permission to show the series here.
4 videos
WEEK 6
Extras
These are additional materials that may be of interest. None of this material counts towards your final grade.
7 videos
FAQs
How It Works
Coursework
Each course is like an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes and projects.
Help from Your Peers
Connect with thousands of other learners and debate ideas, discuss course material, and get help mastering concepts.
Certificates
Earn official recognition for your work, and share your success with friends, colleagues, and employers.
Creators
University of Toronto
Established in 1827, the University of Toronto has one of the strongest research and teaching faculties in North America, presenting top students at all levels with an intellectual environment unmatched in depth and breadth on any other Canadian campus.
Ratings and Reviews
Excellent course! Totally recommended!
Great course information and content ! Very interesting ! Unfortunately there is a peer graded assignment which 3 classmates must grade. Although two of my classmates gave me all passing grades one classmate gave me all 0's and didn't really justify why; which made me have to re submit my assignment. Thankfully 3 other amazing classmates saw the quality of my work :)
Very interesting course. I learned a lot about the history of Aboriginal education.
Coursera provides universal access to the world’s best education, partnering with top universities and organizations to offer courses online.
© 2017 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
I found this course both enjoyable and thoughtful. The lectures focus on a variety of social topics to help learners get a general idea, but to me the exercises were most enlightening to really understand other foundations and ways of education.
Also, I usually do not engage in forums very much, but other people in my session raised very engaging questions :)