PD Course
Approaching Drama Class with an Indigenous Perspective
Created by Allison Green
This course is led by Allison Green, a member of the Algonquin Band of Mattawa, and a drama and social sciences teacher in Northern Ontario, Canada. She believes that drama teachers should look at their teaching through an Indigenous lens for a few reasons:
- It is time in North America to take a conscientious look at Indigenous people’s approach to learning and teaching.
- For our Indigenous students, it’s important to see themselves in materials, activities, and classroom routines.
- It is also valuable for our non-Indigenous students to see and better understand the diverse nature of the creative process and ways of seeing our world through this lens.
This course aims to help teachers see their drama class through an Indigenous lens - by exploring the learning circle, culturally responsive approaches, and Indigenous pedagogy.
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0Lesson 0Introduction4:02 FREE PREVIEWThe introductory module lays out the objectives for the course, and explains the structure and lessons to follow.
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1Lesson 1The Learning Circle10:19 FREE PREVIEWThis module explores the learning circle. The circle is a sacred symbol in Indigenous culture, and many drama classes benefit from students and their teachers being part of a circle.
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2Lesson 2ACulturally Relevant & Responsive Teaching11:19This module shares a culturally responsive approach to teaching while really unpacking the difference between appropriation and appreciation. In drama class, we need to be aware and model for our students the act of appreciating and exploring diversity and culture with activities rooted in knowledge and avoid appropriation.
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2Lesson 2BAppreciation Versus Appropriation17:46This module continues the discussion regarding a culturally responsive approach to teaching.
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3Lesson 3Drama Teachers and Indigenous Pedagogy10:12This module focuses on drama teachers and Indigenous pedagogy.
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4Lesson 4Wrap Up3:40This module wraps up the course material, and looks at next steps to take with your students, or for your own learning.
Standards Addressed
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 6
Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art - Grade 7
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - Grade 7
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Proficient
Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art - Grade HS Proficient
Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work - High School Accomplished
Perceive and analyze artistic work - Grade HS Advanced
Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work - Grade 6
Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work - Grade 7
Organize and develop artistic ideas and work - Grade HS Accomplished
Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work - Grade HS Advanced
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