{"id":47,"date":"2021-03-25T17:16:33","date_gmt":"2021-03-25T21:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/dcbsnindigenizationguide\/chapter\/introduction-pulling-together-a-guide-for-curriculum-developers-3\/"},"modified":"2022-06-15T15:57:23","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T19:57:23","slug":"introduction-pulling-together-a-guide-for-curriculum-developers-3","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/dcbsnindigenizationguide\/chapter\/introduction-pulling-together-a-guide-for-curriculum-developers-3\/","title":{"raw":"Conclusion","rendered":"Conclusion"},"content":{"raw":"<span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">In this guide, you have explored ways to move from an additive approach to Indigenous knowledge systems and <\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">perspectives to a strength-based, transformative learning approach. Unlearning and relearning ways to listen helps <\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">build a respectful space to bring Indigenous knowledge systems into your classroom. The nuances of carrying <\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">and holding knowledge systems alongside, rather than competing, is also a key component of Indigenization. <\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">There are times when you, as the teacher, are not the expert.<\/span>\r\n\r\nAs you develop curriculum, keep in mind that to decolonize teaching and learning, it is critical that Indigenous voices be brought to the forefront by including Indigenous success stories, Indigenous cultural approaches, and Indigenous-led research. In recent years, there has been much discussion about what counts as an Indigenous perspective and what is and isn\u2019t appropriate to be shared and used.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">One of the most proactive approaches you can take as an educator is to have an open mind, kind heart, and willingness to continually learn. Indigenization is looking at ways to walk perspectives and knowledges alongside one another. Knowledge systems coexist and create ways for students to engage in content in various ways and at various levels of learning. You are encouraged to always ask, listen deeply, and try to use informed teaching methods in your course.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<hr \/>\r\n\r\n<h5>Attributions: This conclusion is an adaptation of <a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/indigenizationcurriculumdevelopers\/\"><em>Pulling Together: A Guide for Curriculum Developers<\/em><\/a> by Asma-na-hi Antoine, Rachel Mason, Roberta Mason, Sophia Palahicky, and Carmen Rodriguez de France and\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/indigenizationinstructors\/\">Pulling Together: A guide for Teachers and Instructors<\/a><\/em> by Burce Allan; Amy Perreault; John Chenoweth; Dianne Biin; Sharon Hobenshield; Todd Ormiston; Shirley Anne Hardman; Louise Lacerte; Lucas Wright; and Justin Wilson and is used under a <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/\">CC-BY-NC 4.0<\/a> license. Paragraph 1 is taken from the summary of Section 2 from the guide for Teachers and Instructors, paragraph 2 is taken from the Introduction of Section 4 of the Guide for Curriculum Developers, and paragraph 3 is taken from the summary of Section 4 of the Guide for Teachers and Instructors.<\/h5>","rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">In this guide, you have explored ways to move from an additive approach to Indigenous knowledge systems and <\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">perspectives to a strength-based, transformative learning approach. Unlearning and relearning ways to listen helps <\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">build a respectful space to bring Indigenous knowledge systems into your classroom. The nuances of carrying <\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">and holding knowledge systems alongside, rather than competing, is also a key component of Indigenization. <\/span><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">There are times when you, as the teacher, are not the expert.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>As you develop curriculum, keep in mind that to decolonize teaching and learning, it is critical that Indigenous voices be brought to the forefront by including Indigenous success stories, Indigenous cultural approaches, and Indigenous-led research. In recent years, there has been much discussion about what counts as an Indigenous perspective and what is and isn\u2019t appropriate to be shared and used.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-align: initial;font-size: 1em\">One of the most proactive approaches you can take as an educator is to have an open mind, kind heart, and willingness to continually learn. Indigenization is looking at ways to walk perspectives and knowledges alongside one another. Knowledge systems coexist and create ways for students to engage in content in various ways and at various levels of learning. You are encouraged to always ask, listen deeply, and try to use informed teaching methods in your course.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>Attributions: This conclusion is an adaptation of <a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/indigenizationcurriculumdevelopers\/\"><em>Pulling Together: A Guide for Curriculum Developers<\/em><\/a> by Asma-na-hi Antoine, Rachel Mason, Roberta Mason, Sophia Palahicky, and Carmen Rodriguez de France and\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/opentextbc.ca\/indigenizationinstructors\/\">Pulling Together: A guide for Teachers and Instructors<\/a><\/em> by Burce Allan; Amy Perreault; John Chenoweth; Dianne Biin; Sharon Hobenshield; Todd Ormiston; Shirley Anne Hardman; Louise Lacerte; Lucas Wright; and Justin Wilson and is used under a <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc\/4.0\/\">CC-BY-NC 4.0<\/a> license. 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