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Bachelor of Education: Indigenous Languages

Bachelor of Education

Status: In Development

 

Overview

The Bachelor of Education: Indigenous Languages program consists of two separate programs. An Undergraduate Degree (Bachelor of Indigenous Languages) and the Teacher Qualification Program (Teacher of a Native Language). Graduates who successfully complete both programs will be awarded a Bachelor of Education Degree.

Program Goals

  • Recognize community-based language learning at a post-secondary level
  • Further candidates’ language fluency and linguistic skills
  • Integrate community and land-based pedagogies throughout postsecondary programming
  • Equip candidates with the necessary skills for Indigenous language teaching and learning, utilizing culturally informed curricula and methodologies
  • Cultivate respect, relationality, responsibility to cultural teachings, reciprocity, and leadership
  • Foster a secure, responsive, and inclusive environment, nurturing a sense of belonging and self-worth 

Program Components

The Bachelor of Indigenous Languages program is 3 years, 6 semesters, 90 credits in length. It is a hybrid delivery that provides those interested in languages and Indigenous education with a transformative educational journey. The program promotes language fluency through self-directed language learning, which is guided by the Integrated Experiential Learning (IEL) office. The program also provides learners with a solid foundation in cultural knowledge, identity and linguistic skills.

The Teacher of an Indigenous Language (TNL) program is currently a 2-year*, 4 semester (or multi-session) program totalling 60 credits, which includes practicum experiences. This comprehensive and culturally grounded program equips Indigenous language speakers with the knowledge and skills to become effective language teachers eligible for Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) certification. TNL combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, nurturing pedagogy, curriculum development and cultural education. The program braids together Indigenous ways of knowing, doing, being and relating with mainstream methodologies, and incorporates experiential and community-based learning to enhance the learning experience and community connections. 

*Subject to change

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