Seminar: Native Law
Program: DINÉ
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade Level: Kindergarten
Year of Publication: 2020
Abstract
The field of interest in which I plan to focus my research is “Peacemaking”. This will also be the basis of my lesson unit that I have created for the Kindergarten students in my classroom. This lesson unit has an underlying theme of cultural responsiveness to the Native American children that I serve.
The peace-making unit will entail a series of lessons to cover about a six-week period. Although it will be designed to be a unit, peace-making process will be reinforced throughout the duration of the school year in the classroom, playground, and cafeteria. The purpose of the peace-making unit will help students foster a foundation of problem-solving abilities that they can eventually use independently and autonomously. It is also the hope that students will be able to use these skills and strategies in all facets of their lives as they grow and mature not just at school but at home and in their public lives.