A Final Thought

Let’s finish by looking back at the beginning.

This module was designed to prepare you to start a conversation in a meaningful and respectful way that encompasses the key topics presented in each chapter. Therefore, the final self-reflection opportunity asks you to initiate a conversation or design a lesson plan or learning activity utilizing the material and concepts explored throughout the chapters in this module.

These topics include, but are not limited to, greening, climate change, Indigenous knowledge and ways of learning, Two-Eyed Seeing, and the environmental, economic, and societal impacts of landscape horticulture. Through this final self-reflection opportunity, the hope is that you will be able to demonstrate your understanding of the course material and your ability to effectively communicate about these important issues as they relate to the places you live in a way that is meaningful to you.

Here’s what we recommend: start by identifying which of these topics are important to you, and start there. By starting with something that is familiar or that you are passionate about, you can build upon the foundation you already have to support your transformation. We encourage you to do your research, then reach out, speak with your colleagues, ask to speak with an Elder and honour their time, or find an authentic voice to enhance horticulture student learning.

We encourage you to be gentle with yourself as you explore new topics or ideas and approach them with humility and kindness. Please be kind to yourself and others as you feel the weight of this important work, and be mindful of your health and wellness.

Just like ours has been, your journey is your own.

As always, yours in teaching and learning.