Hello World! Blogging is totally new to me. I am learning as I go. I did some blog posts for a course I was in way back in 2012. I look forward to learning more about blogging and collaborating with like-minded people.
Who Am I to Initiate Change? I Am a Teacher Librarian... (well, learning to be) and That's How We Roll!
Alert Bay School, Annual Cultural Celebration: Photo-op for the Students and Staff The teacher I would like to discuss is a colleague named Amelia. Amelia’s situation is her hesitancy to include Indigenous resources into her practice. As is the same for many teachers, the reasons may be that they are “afraid” to say or do something wrong, or that they are not knowledgeable about the subject. "Everyone has concerns...and acknowledging these concerns and addressing them are critical to progress in a reform effort" ( https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/731/2015/07/CBAM-explanation.pdf , p. 1). There are many reasons teachers are reluctant to teach First Nations or Indigenous content. Many of the reasons may be of personal concern. Amelia is a great teacher who teaches the primary grades at our school. She has an open mind and is keen to learn new things and to find ways to complement her practice. She has taught in a First Nation...
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