Confident Learners Case Study

As educators we are continuously trying to make connections with the students we are intrusted to guide, and mentor. To create for them a foundation which will make their lives in some measurable way better. However, many educators although well versed on pedagogical practices, fail to understand the role in which creating more culturally inclusive classrooms will have dramatic improvements on whole school, and teacher student relationships. As noted by inclusiveclassrooms.org: “As teachers, so many of our exclusionary practices are ones we do not even recognize. Practices we have known and loved our whole lives may have implications for students, simply because of cultural differences. Our favorite books may send exclusionary messages to …show more content…
“Confident Learners is the first scalable literacy program to be designed and built with and for Indigenous teachers and students. It includes a curriculum, teaching activities and training materials aimed at respecting Indigenous identity. Its implementation and ongoing development is supported by an Indigenous Advisory Circle and a team of 12 researchers, program developers and educators at the Learning Bar.” (Confident Learners Teacher Desk Reference pg. 1) Culturally inclusive classrooms, must be built with partnership of not only other educational practitioners, but with the community they mean to serve, cultural leaders, and First Nations community-based approach. This means when we as educators are building a positive relationship with Canadas First Nations, must look to cultural leaders, and research to maintain, and build partnerships where First Nations are being served in the way that best allows for the success of their children. Therefore, creating a culturally inclusive classroom is beyond the simple idea that simply acknowledging First Nations culture will enable the classroom to grow into a positive environment. Culturally inclusive practices must go