The University of Ottawa Indigenous Peoples Education Curriculum Model: Basis in the Development of Indigenous Peoples Education Curriculum for PNU-North Luzon

Abstract

The study investigated and analyzed the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP), Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa as basis in the development of indigenous peoples education curriculum for the Philippine Normal University-North Luzon, the indigenous peoples education hub. Data gathering procedure included document analysis, surve,y and interview. The respondents included the director, assistant director of teacher education, six faculty and one alumna of the University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The conceptual framework is anchored on active, collaborative inquiry of reflective practice. The ATEP is both campus and community-based. A variety of assessment techniques were used in evaluating the program. The program reflects researches in teacher education and ethical standards of teaching profession of Ontario. ATEP courses have fewer contact hours than baccalaureate education program. Ontario College of Teachers certify ATEP graduates to teach in primary, junior to Grade 6. Moreover, graduates receive greater career opportunities nationally and abroad. Integration of indigenous knowledge and issues during instruction depends much on the professor. Other  universities in Canada are more grounded and focused on indigenous education and have better enrolment in aboriginal teacher education program than the University of Ottawa.