Goals

1. Culture Dynamics: Students will be able to a. Demonstrate a fundamental awareness of cultural dynamics such as race and gender bias, stereotyping, and assumptions. b. Describe the culture of Lakota/Dakota/Nakota people, their world view, values, kinship system, oral tradition, health, economy, and environment. 2. History: Students will be able to a. Describe the history of Indian/White encounters and that of South Dakota from early contact to the present. b. Explain U.S. federal Indian policy, land and trade conflicts, treaty and legislative history. c. Explain contemporary legal and political issues such as sovereignty and jurisdiction on and off the reservation. 3. Educational Theory and Background: Students will be able to  a. Discuss traditional tribal education. b. Summarize the history of church, federal, public and tribal education of   Indian leaders. c. Describe legislative issues regarding Indian education such as Title V or Title VII. 4. Implementation and strategies: Students will be able to  a. Analyze school and community relations. b. Describe American Indian learning and teaching styles. c. Conceptualize and develop integrated curriculum. d. Develop authentic assessment.
 * Students will be familiar with the following areas** (These objectives based on SDCL 24:16:08:11:05)**:**