Do you know your family tree, including extended family, know your clan history, know your ancestral language, have respect for elders and have respect for all living things and spiritual relationships in nature? These are a few of the Native American values which help the Native Americans to create a lifestyle that is culturally successful. Through Patricia McIntyre’s intellectual insight to Native Americans, I learned many techniques to use in my classroom as well as answers to future concerns about the Native American culture.
« As a teacher, I will involve personal topics in my lesson plans for all cultures.
« I will be aware of Native American issues and upcoming events so the Native American students in my classroom feel welcome.
« I will be firm about my requirements as well as to be sensitive during hard times and understand the importance of decisions by sticking to my rules, but offer tutoring when needed.
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