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Integrating Indigenous Knowledge into Educational Practice

Learning Mathematics through Language and Culture Why Learn Math Through Culture?? Teach/Learn through sustainable math strategies rooted in culture to strengthen cultural connections and worldviews for math applications. UH Curriculum Aligned to: State and National Math Standards Common Core Next Gen Science Standards HĀ

Awakening(s) Through Connection Conference - Integrating Indigenous Knowledge into Educational Practice

Awakening(s) Through Connection Conference Integrating Indigenous Knowledge into Educational Practice Friday, October 13, Windward Community College As the title of the conference implies was an opportunity for people to come together to learn about and discuss the integration of indigenous knowing into contemporary educational practice.  It was organized by UH and the Wo Global Learning Champions (WoGLC). The conference exceeded my expectation by not only providing several examples of HCBE integration, but further validated for me that HCBE and STEAM can work in harmony with each other to invigorate learning opportunities.  As a bonus, many of the presenters made a point to include activities for the participants during the sessions.  Some sessions that were attended included: Using indigenous knowledge to generate scientific hypotheses Kalāhū : A PD seminar on teaching and learning through the ‘āina (Teach through the culture) Student Success through EthnoSTEM