Selection Criteria for Equitable and Culturally Relevant/Responsive Texts
Choosing Book with Indigenous Themes You may be looking for specific guidance about choosing Indigenous resources. Ideally, novels and texts should be created by Indigenous authors or with meaningful collaboration from Indigenous communities to ensure they accurately reflect lived experiences and cultural knowledge. Resources such as FNESC’s (First Nations Education Steering Committee) Authentic Indigenous Resources […]
Literature Circles for Diverse Classrooms
Why Literature Circles? Offer student choice, increasing engagement and personal connection to texts. Foster collaborative discussions. Develop oral language skills, critical thinking, and self-assessment of reading strategies. Promote a joyful and authentic reading experience while covering curricular big ideas, competencies, and content.