Date Approved
7-20-2024
Graduate Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Education-Instruction and Curriculum: Elementary Education (M.Ed.)
Degree Program
College of Education
First Advisor
Dr. Sherie Klee
Second Advisor
Dr. Ellen Schiller
Academic Year
2023/2024
Abstract
Indigenous curriculum in elementary school does not adequately describe the relationship between Indigenous people and the European colonizers. This inadequate representation leads to harm towards people of color and limits the understanding of U.S. history for all students. TribalCrit and other theories seek to offer ways to remediate this lack of Indigenous representation in U.S. culture and education. Using TribalCrit and Indigenous Studies Frameworks before teaching social studies curricula can help to prepare teachers to present the material to students in an equitable manner. The quick guides and resources located in the appendices of this project will give elementary educators background information needed to assist in understanding the point of view of Indigenous people as it relates to social studies curricula in the classroom.
ScholarWorks Citation
Benson, Caitlin M., "Indigenous Curricula and Teachers’ Preparedness" (2024). Culminating Experience Projects. 473.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/gradprojects/473
