It is the teacher's responsibility to assess each student's grasp of key understandings in terms of foundational and learning objectives. Involve students in identifying contemporary issues for in-depth study. Establish criteria for student evaluation based upon a range of instructional approaches and assessment instruments. It is suggested that teachers prepare to facilitate student leadership by encouraging peer instruction and tutoring. If students have no prior experience or background with Native Studies or Aboriginal peoples, teachers may find it necessary to spend a week or more ensuring students gain sufficient preliminary understanding.
Content is organized around contemporary Canadian issues.
It is recommended that the content be kept current by up-dating the issues identified within the curriculum. Teachers will utilize an approach for teaching Native Studies based upon their education and experience. This curriculum guide presents options addressing a number of approaches for the delivery of the program. Aboriginal knowledge is of primary worth and presents a legitimate way of knowing. In Native Studies classrooms the opportunity exists to transform the way in which all students think about and react to Aboriginal issues.