Lesson purpose: "For Teacher Candidates to 'identify and develop practices that reflect an equitable, inclusive approach to learning' (Social Studies course outline) by focusing on equitable and inclusive learning strategies for First Nation, Métis and Inuit learners through examining case studies. For Teacher Candidates to “critically analyze Social Studies resources and use appropriate resources to support instructional strategies” (Social Studies course outline) by exploring bias and its applications to resources about First Nation, Métis, and Inuit people."
This lesson includes discussion of a letter written by the mother of a First Nation child, in form of an open letter to her son's teacher. The letter originally appeared as an article the Northian Newsletter and is entitled, “Respect My Child: He Has A Right To Be Himself ”.
