Occasional guest presenters are provided to validate cultural content concepts. Students are required to maintain a journal to reflect and write their thoughts and feelings about any issues presented. They are also provided with Indigenous K-12 students with whom they can interact and record their experience. Instructor provided lectures on early and developing interaction dynamics between European immigrants, colonies, and the emerging new nation. Instructor provided lectures on legal and legislative relationships between the U.S. Government and various tribes.
Students research specific topics from lecture content to develop depth in the issue.
Each student then presents their in depth research on topic to their peers. Discussion of topics are held. Instructor provided comprehensive coverage of Indigenous culture using Siouxan culture as model and examples. A comprehensive analysis of Indigenous culture is provided. Students are presented instructional concepts and models to develop teaching modules called Learning Packets.