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Bridging cultures : scientific and Indigenous ways of knowing nature / Glen Aikenhead, Herman Michell.

Aikenhead, Glen S. (Author). Michell, Herman. (Added Author).

Summary:

"The recognition of Indigenous knowledge as an important, legitimate source of understanding of the physical world is increasing within education jurisdictions worldwide. Bridging Cultures provides science educators with knowledgeable perspectives on scientific and Indigenous content that will help them to appreciate and incorporate multiple ways of understanding within their science curriculums."-- Back cover.

Record details

ISBN: 9780132105576 (pbk.)
ISBN: 0132105578 (pbk.)
Physical Description: xii, 196 p. ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Toronto, Ont. : Pearson Canada, c2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Cover subtitle: Indigenous and scientific ways of knowing nature. Includes discussion questions.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Reasons for placing Indigenous Knowledge in school science -- Chapter 3. Eurocentric science: background -- Chapter 4. Eurocentric sciences -- Chapter 5. Indigenous Knowledge: backround -- Chapter 6. Indigenous ways of living in nature -- Chapter 7. Comparing the two ways of knowing nature -- Chapter 8. Building bridges of understanding: general advice for teachers -- Appendix A: A cross-cultural science unit -- Appendix B: Questions for reflection and discussion -- Appendix C: Website resources -- Appendix D: Recommended books about Indigenous worldviews.