Tuesday, May 27, 2014
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: UBC First Nations Longhouse, Sty-Wet-Tan Hall (1985 West Mall), UBC Point Grey Campus, Vancouver, BC
Presenters: Marnee Shay, Aunty Denise Proud, and Ann Morgan
In Australia, ‘Indigenous Education’ policy remains focused on dominant discourses and western notions of success and achievement. Relatively new in Australian education is a mode of schooling termed ‘flexi schools’ or ‘alternative schools’ that offers a different approach to schooling. This session will explore recent research about the views of principals (Shay, 2013) and educators (Morgan, 2013) that have transitioned into this new way of working with young people. It will explore the practical implications of this new approach to schooling for students, educators and leaders with a focus on possibilities for Indigenous education relevant for schooling sectors.
Light refreshments provided.
No RSVP necessary.
Co-sponsored by the Professorship of Indigenous Education in Teacher Education, the Indigenous Education Office, and Human Development, Learning and Culture.
