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PROGRAM: 170 - Aboriginal Language and Culture Instructor Program (ALCIP) II
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School of Education |
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Registrar's Office
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Phone: (867) 872-7509
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Classroom |
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| Program Duration: |
2 Years |
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Diploma |
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Program Description
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The program is designed to train individuals to work as Aboriginal language instructors in NWT schools, teaching Aboriginal languages and culture courses. The program is a mixture of Aboriginal language immersion courses and teaching methodologies courses related specifically to teaching Aboriginal languages.
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Program Eligibility
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Candidates must be knowledgeable about an Aboriginal language and/or culture.
NOTE: A criminal record check is required. A record of certain offences may prevent candidates from completing all required elements of the program, in particular, internships.
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Applicant Assessment
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Applicant must:
- Demonstrate knowledge about an Aboriginal language and/or culture;
- Provide a personal letter stating reasons why (s)he wants to enter the teaching profession; and
- Provide a letter of recommendation from a community leader, Community Education Council, school principal, or Director of Education testifying to his/her interest in teaching, character, work, and skills.
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Program Admission
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Applicants will be admitted to the program based on program eligibility requirements.
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Program Objectives
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To prepare Aboriginal language and culture teachers to:
- Use a variety of approaches to teaching in order to meet the Aboriginal language and culture needs of NWT children;
- Facilitate a positive Aboriginal language classroom learning environment;
- Meet the needs of each child placed in his/her Aboriginal language classroom;
- Work effectively and independently in an Aboriginal language classroom;
- Use a variety of assessment/evaluation tools and procedures in the classroom;
- Become knowledgeable of Aboriginal language, Dene Kede and/or Inuuqatigiit curricula;
- Integrate Aboriginal cultural perspectives in the classroom;
- Utilize a variety of community and traditional knowledge resources in the classroom; and
- Continue in other institutions of higher learning if he/she wishes to continue his/her studies.
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Courses Within the Program
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| | 011-121 | | Literacy in an Aboriginal Language: Level I | | | 011-122 | | Literacy in an Aboriginal Language: Level II | | | 170-001 | | On The Land Safety | | | 170-002 | | "Reconnecting With Our Spirituality" Culture Camp | | | 170-003 | | Aboriginal Language Acquisition | | | 170-004 | | Classroom Management for Aboriginal Language Teachers | | | 170-000 | | Internship I | | | 219-104 | | Introduction to Teaching and Learning | | | 219-211 | | Cultural Inclusion in the Aboriginal Language Programme | | | 011-126 | | Teaching the Native Language as a Second Language | | | 170-200 | | Internship II | | | 219-101 | | Child Development - A Language Perspective | | | 219-106 | | Teaching Aboriginal Languages through the Arts | | | 219-120 | | Language Development through Traditional Outdoor Education | | | 219-127 | | Curriculum planning for Aboriginal Language Teachers | | | 219-128 | | The Development/Production of Aboriginal Language Materials | | | 440-145 | | Information Technology Skills for Teachers | | | 440-222 | | Culture Camp II | | | 440-370 | | Literacy and Drama in Aboriginal Language Education | | | 440-107 | | A Survey of Information Technology Applications in Educational Environments | | | 440-109 | | University Prep - Responding to Literature | | | 440-112 | | Introduction to Linguistics I |
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Completion Requirements
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Students must successfully complete 67 credits of coursework: 21 credits of Academic courses and 46 credits of Professional coursework.
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Credential Details
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Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will receive an ALCIP Diploma.
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Program Information
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The ALCIP Diploma program prepares individuals to teach Aboriginal language and culture courses in the NWT. Students in the program will improve their oral and written Aboriginal language proficiency. As well, they will complete courses that prepare them with the methodologies necessary to be a successful Aboriginal language and culture teacher.
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