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Topics in Learning Sciences (351-0-24)

Topic

Indigenous Methods in Research

Instructors

Megan Elisabeth Bang

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall 345: Tues, Thurs 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

This introductory course will explore the foundations of Indigenous methodologies. The course will grounded in several core texts that orient students to the history of and development of Indigenous methodologies in research. As part of this work students will examine the legacies of research in Indigenous communities and how Indigenous methodologies offer important paradigms in the development of research. Further students will explore the ethics of knowledge production and its contributions to Indigenous communities - and all communities. Across the course student will develop an understanding of the core dimensions and principles of Indigenous methodologies and have the opportunity to consider the design of research agendas and methods from these principles.