A reminder that today we will have Andy Rendon as guest speaker for our class. On Wednesday, we will have Part II of Phil Baird's presentation (meeting in Room 111). You will be given participation points for being in attendance at both of these presentations, much like we do for all "in class activities".
On Friday, Dec. 5th, we'll work on our Taskstream portfolios. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD for your portfolio so you can log in.
Stay warm!
Monday, December 1, 2014
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Thanksgiving Holiday Week
This past week, we were fortunate to listen to two guest speakers: Phil Baird on the topics of blood quantum and tribal enrollment; and the gentleman from Iraq. These were both wonderful opportunities to hear information that can only come from what is referred to as the "primary source", the person who is actually involved first-hand in what they are speaking to you about in their presentations.
In Monday during class, on Nov. 24, we are going to do two things:
A look ahead:
On Monday, Dec. 1, Andy Rendon, the UTTC Academic Dean, is going to visit our classroom for an interview session. Prior to coming to UTTC this fall, Mr. Rendon has been a K-12 school administrator for most all of his adult life. He is going to share some of his experiences working with families from diverse backgrounds and with families who choose not to have their children participate in certain school activities.
On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Phil Baird will share his "Part II" of some of the topics he shared with you this past week. We will again meet in Room 111, next to the library, and invite the other classes to join us.
As always, let me know if you have questions!
In Monday during class, on Nov. 24, we are going to do two things:
- Upload a document to our Taskstream portfolios
- Preview and sign up for the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) newsletter at http://nmai.si.edu/
A look ahead:
On Monday, Dec. 1, Andy Rendon, the UTTC Academic Dean, is going to visit our classroom for an interview session. Prior to coming to UTTC this fall, Mr. Rendon has been a K-12 school administrator for most all of his adult life. He is going to share some of his experiences working with families from diverse backgrounds and with families who choose not to have their children participate in certain school activities.
On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Phil Baird will share his "Part II" of some of the topics he shared with you this past week. We will again meet in Room 111, next to the library, and invite the other classes to join us.
As always, let me know if you have questions!
Monday, November 17, 2014
Happy Monday Morning!
We'll begin class today with a current event discussion lead by John. Then we're going to finish our discussion of Chapter 5 and the learner outcomes at the beginning of the chapter. After this, we're going to discuss degree of blood/blood quantum and prepare for the guest presentation by Phil Baird on Wednesday.
You were supposed to email me your responses to the topics on page 125 of your text before class today.
See you Wednesday, at 10 AM, in Room 111 for the "Who is Indian?" (P. Baird's title) discussion.
You were supposed to email me your responses to the topics on page 125 of your text before class today.
See you Wednesday, at 10 AM, in Room 111 for the "Who is Indian?" (P. Baird's title) discussion.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Thursday, November 6, 2014
We're going to watch the video "Across the Creek" in class on Friday.
We have talked about culture being defined as our family structure, religion/spirituality,values/beliefs, and so on. This video talks about the need for all people to know about these things, to know "where they come from", in order to move into the future.
Broken by the legacy of colonialism, the Lakota Tribes struggle for restoration, healing and rebuilding. This film is a conversation between the elder and younger generations about reclaiming their stories and culture. By looking at the family structure, spirituality, language and values, they hope to build a vision for the future.
Across the Creek
We have talked about culture being defined as our family structure, religion/spirituality,values/beliefs, and so on. This video talks about the need for all people to know about these things, to know "where they come from", in order to move into the future.
Broken by the legacy of colonialism, the Lakota Tribes struggle for restoration, healing and rebuilding. This film is a conversation between the elder and younger generations about reclaiming their stories and culture. By looking at the family structure, spirituality, language and values, they hope to build a vision for the future.
Across the Creek
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Autobiography Presentations
For the next week, until we're finished, we will be sharing our autobiographies with the class. We hope to get three done per class period with the last presentations on Monday, November 3.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Monday, Oct. 20th.
We'll start class today with our current events discussion. Then we will move to our activity with conflict resolution styles.
The video clip below provides more information for the different styles:
Conflict Resolution Styles
Assignment for this next week:
We're going to begin with Powerpoint presentations on Friday - doing 3 each day. We'll sign up for times in class.
The video clip below provides more information for the different styles:
Conflict Resolution Styles
Assignment for this next week:
We're going to begin with Powerpoint presentations on Friday - doing 3 each day. We'll sign up for times in class.
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