Lewthwaite, Brian, and Renaud, Robert (2009) Pilimmaksarniq: working together for the common good in science curriculum development and delivery in Nunavut. Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 9 (3). pp. 154-172.

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Abstract

This article outlines the practices informing and the preliminary outcomes derived from these practices in a 5-year school community science development project in three schools in the Qikiqtani (Baffin Island) region of Nunavut. The development process attempts to apply the guiding principles of Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit (IQ) to the improvement of science curriculum delivery in a manner that honors the knowledge, principles, and values the communities regard as integral to who and what they are. A basic foundation of IQ is the ground rules, customs, and the right way of doing things for Inuit. For this reason, the article outlines the processes guiding and informing the development process. Particular attention is devoted to the development of a quantitative instrument available in both Inuktitut and English that is used to inform school community discussion and monitor the degree of success in the development process. Outcomes of the initial stages of the project are discussed and implications of these outcomes for renegotiating future activity are considered.

Item ID:	29717
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	1942-4051
Date Deposited:	08 Oct 2013 01:14
FoR Codes:	13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130202 Curriculum and Pedagogy Theory and Development @ 100% 13 EDUCATION > 1302 Curriculum and Pedagogy > 130212 Science, Technology and Engineering Curriculum and Pedagogy @ 0%
SEO Codes:	93 EDUCATION AND TRAINING > 9301 Learner and Learning > 930102 Learner and Learning Processes @ 100%
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