Indigenous knowledge in Canadian science curricula: cases from Western Canada

被引:11
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作者
Kim, Mijung [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Alberta, Fac Educ, 551 Educ South, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5, Canada
关键词
Indigenous knowledge; Culturally relevant science curriculum; Aboriginal students' achievement; EDUCATION;
D O I
10.1007/s11422-016-9759-z
中图分类号
G [文化、科学、教育、体育]; C [社会科学总论];
学科分类号
03 ; 0303 ; 04 ;
摘要
To enhance Aboriginal students' educational opportunities in sciences, culturally relevant science curriculum has been examined and practiced in Western Canadian science classrooms. This article shares some examples of inclusion of indigenous knowledge in science curricula and discusses the improvement and challenges of culturally relevant science curricula in Canadian contexts.
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页码:605 / 613
页数:9
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