ᐃᓕᓴᐃᓂᖅ ᐃᓄᒃᑐᑦ TEACHING INUKTUT LANGUAGE

This is an introduction to teaching Inuktut in immersion settings. With Inuktut as the medium of instruction, we will provide an overview of the theory and practice of Inuit language teaching methods through a workshop format.

We will explore some of the learning activities and strategies that have proven effective for teaching adult learners of Inuktut.

Students will learn about the different needs of first and second language learners of Inuktut, as well as some of the innovative strategies and activities and that have proven effective for teaching adult learners with different levels of skill in Inuktut.

ᐃᓐᓇᕐᓂᒃ ᐃᓕᓴᐃᓂᖅ ADULT LEARNING AND EDUCATION

Together, we will explore the teaching / learning process in the education of adults and look closely at the unique situations in Nunavut.

We will examine the formal and informal approaches to language teaching and learning in Inuit communities. Topics include language acquisition, Indigenous teaching and learning strategies, the needs and goals of the community, as well as the role of community members in supporting the teaching and learning of Inuktut.

During the course, we will explore traditional Inuktut learning styles and individual learning styles, and how these could affect how you would approach teaching in Inuktut.

ᐃᓕᓴᐃᔾᔪᑎᑦᓴᓂᒃ ᐸᕐᓇᑦᑎᐊᖅᓯᒪᓂᖅ ᐅᐸᓗᖓᐃᔭᕐᓂᕐᓗ COURSE PLANNING & PREPARATION

This hands-on course helps students develop the skills they will need in order to lead a course as an Inuktut instructor. Students will learn to prepare lesson plans that will enable them to apply a curriculum in a classroom setting over many days and weeks.

We encourage students to unleash their creativity in developing learning activities that will make their classes interactive and engaging while meeting the outcome of the curriclum.

Students will also participate as a learner in other people’s lessons and provide feedback through group discussions.

ᐃᓕᓐᓂᐊᕈᑎᑦᓴᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅ INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN & CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

This course explores some leading practices in program design and curriculum development for Indigenous language revitalization and connects these to contexts in Nunavut. Students consider how skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing Inuktut are developed and the importance of a complete, well-planned curriculum package.

Students will also develop a stronger understanding of how language learning relates to knowledge, skills and values at the heart of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit. Together, we will consider how to weave together language learning and Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit through a strong program design.

ᑕᖅᑳᓂ ᓯᓚᑎᑦᑎᓐᓂ ᐃᓕᓴᐃᓂᖅ TEACHING IN THE NATURAL CLASSROOM

This course involves self-directed learning among students to create language learning and speaking opportunities in the natural environment outside the four walls of the classroom.

Students will strengthen their understanding of the terminology and language used in outdoor field-based activities related to Inuit life. A component of the learning will take place in the natural Arctic environment through field trips.

Students will acquire an understanding of how outdoor learning builds a connection with the Arctic environment and contributes to physical health, motor skills, emotional well-being and increased attention to detail.

ᖃᕋᓴᐅᔭᕈᔪᓐᓂᒃ ᓇᕿᑦᑕᐅᑎᕈᔪᓐᓂᓪᓗ ᐊᑐᕐᓂᖅ ᐃᓕᓴᐃᓗᓂ
TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM

This course will provide an overview of the technology that can be used to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom, including computer applications and digital audio/visual tools.

With the growing trend towards on-line learning, we will also look at some tools and techniques to support Inuktut learning through the internet.

In an ever-changing technology environment, we look at the ways your classroom learners engage through the effective use of educational technology without beccoming overwhelmed. By building activities that involve the use of apps and internet tools, your classroom can become more interactive and provide a more dynamic experience for Inuktut learners.

ᖃᐅᔨᓇᓱᓐᓂᖅ ᖃᐅᔨᓴᖅᐸᓪᓕᐊᓂᕐᓗ
ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION

Students will explore effective techniques for evaluating learners’ abilities in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Inuktut using arange of assessment tools. They will also consider how to evaluate skills at at the beginning, middle and end of a course.

Topics include designing tests and other assessment tools, creating a relaxed environment for an effective evaluations, documenting the results and providing constructive feedback to the learner.

ᐃᓱᒪᖅᓲᑕᐅᔪᖅ: ᓇᒻᒥᓂᖅ ᐃᓕᓴᐃᔾᔪᑎᑦᓴᓕᐅᕐᓂᖅ
SPECIAL PROJECTS: CREATE AN INUKTUT COURSE

Students will bring together the knowledge and skills they have acquired to date in curriculum design, teaching methods for Inuktut and lesson planning. This is an opportunity to demonstrate the learning you have achieved so far.

Directed by your own passion and skill, follow the process of reverse planning to build an Inuktut course complete with outcomes, activities, unit and lesson plans and assessment strategies.

PRACTICUM: SUPERVISED INSTRUCTION

The practicum course is the culmination of all of the learning and skills development provided through the Aqqusiurvik Diploma. Here students will demonstrate the knowledge they have acquired by leading an Inuktut class under the supervision of an experienced Inuktut instructor. This will provide students with the confidence and experience to take on the role of an Inuktut instructor after graduation from the diploma.