This week (Sept 22nd – 29th) I will look at the intersection between science and TEK
Two-Eyed Seeing
Two-/eyed seeing is seeing the best of TEK and the best of Western Science. Align these two practices to guide restoration and sustainable environmental practices.
- The concept of Two-Eyed seeing is particularly important for earth science/sustainability courses as it combines TEK and western science.
TEK and Place-Based Learning
Indigenous Peoples view the plant and animals in their environment as kin or relatives; and therefore are responsible to look after the plants and animals. When I am teaching about Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Worldviews, it is important that I keep a localized focus. It is more relevant to talk about the lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples’ knowledge as we are on their lands and waters.
After watching this video, I wondered how TEK and sciences are similar…
Similarities and differences between TEK and Sciences
Conclusions: TEK is repeated, passed down over generations, and benefits the environment (reciprocal relationship). Science can explain how the actions of Indigenous People benefit their territories – perhaps this is a good path to take in a lesson plan.
3 Responses to “TEK and Science”
Sarah – read through your first three posts. In each posts you employing multimedia and structuring your layout in helpful ways. The Venn diagram is particularly useful way of presenting the concepts you’re sorting out.
In terms of the personal learning plan – the only thing I can see is that you came into this admitting you have experience in the content area, but less experience with preparing a lesson plan. I’d suggest digging into that aspect earlier in your plan. Maybe your contact at Esquimalt could share science lesson plan – or a site like this
https://www.calacademy.org/educators/science-lesson-plans-for-high-school
has example lesson plans. They may not be TEK related -but they can let you see what lesson plans for science can look like.
Hi Sarah, awesome blog! It’s very neat, organized and easy to follow. I love your use of a venn diagram here! I also love how you chose a topic that will be useful in your career as a teacher. Great work!
Hi Sarah!
I love your blog! The concept is so important and valuable. All of the multimodal tools you’ve included here are super helpful. The Venn diagram you made is a great way to communicate your thoughts visually.
I look forward to reading more on your topic! Thank you so, so much for sharing.