Our subject is the ethics of leadership, an examination of the principles …
Our subject is the ethics of leadership, an examination of the principles appealed to by executive authority when questions arise about its sources and its legitimacy. Most treatments of this subject resort to case-studies in order to illustrate the application of ethical principles to business situations, but our primary emphasis will be upon classic works of imaginative literature, which convey more directly than case-studies the ethical pressures of decision-making. Readings will include works by Shakespeare, Sophocles, Shaw, E.M. Forster, Joseph Conrad, George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, and Henrik Ibsen, among others. Topics to be discussed include the sources of authority, the management of consensus, the ideal of vocation, the ethics of deception, the morality of expediency, the requirements of hierarchy, the virtues and vices of loyalty, the relevance of ethical principles in extreme situations.
Many introductory environmental studies courses begin with climate change, perhaps because it …
Many introductory environmental studies courses begin with climate change, perhaps because it is the environmental issue with which students have the most familiarity and concern, and because climate change impacts virtually all of Earth's socio-ecological systems. Pedagogically, this presents a challenge. Understanding climate science requires complex systems thinking that challenges students intellectually. Learning about climate change also presents a psychological and emotional challenge as it forces students and instructors to confront the reality of an uncertain future. This activity introduces students to climate change in a new way â by beginning not with the science of climate change, nor with the data and figures depicting climate change projections, but instead with people's lived experiences of climate change. At its core, this three-day class activity relies on a set of narratives to teach students about the effects of climate change. These narratives include videos, radio interviews, and news articles in which people already living through the effects of climate change -- displacement, drought, food insecurity, etc. -- describe their experiences. In some ways, this de-centering of climate science in favor of the voices of those on the front lines of climate change is a radical approach. And yet, I find that introducing climate change this way makes the science feel more relevant, meaningful and accessible, especially for those students fearful of or disinterested in science. I hope that by starting with these narratives, we might humanize climate change and tap into students' empathy to make them more open for looking at opportunities for agency and change-making around climate change. I am grateful to the Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences members for providing suggestions for many of the climate change narratives included in this teaching activity.
Students learn about the subjective value of objects in this Moveable Museum …
Students learn about the subjective value of objects in this Moveable Museum lesson plan by "interpreting" each other's important cultural artifacts. The 11-page PDF guide has educator materials with background information, teacher strategies, assessment guidelines, and detailed notes about the curriculum standards addressed.
The Office for Climate Education (OCE) launches an innovative online course: an …
The Office for Climate Education (OCE) launches an innovative online course: an opportunity for teachers all over the world to learn how to teach about climate change online and for free.
This section covers more contemporary topics relating to Indigenous Peoples in Canada. …
This section covers more contemporary topics relating to Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
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In the land we now call Canada, the term "Indigenous peoples" or …
In the land we now call Canada, the term "Indigenous peoples" or "Aboriginal peoples" commonly refer to three groups: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit. It's important to recognize that Indigenous peoples are diverse, each with their own unique histories, languages, spiritual beliefs, and culture. Indigenous peoples are one of the fastest growing population groups. According to Statistics Canada's 2021 census, approximately 1.8 million individuals identified themselves as an Indigenous person.
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Content Warning: Please note that this section covers difficult topics and Survivor …
Content Warning: Please note that this section covers difficult topics and Survivor stories related to residential schools that some readers may find distressing. For residential school Survivors and their families, 24-hour support is available through the Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line at 1-800-721-0066. If you're a student from an Ontario college, please consult the student support services available at your college.
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This section highlights some of the social justice events and movements relating …
This section highlights some of the social justice events and movements relating to Indigenous resistance and resurgence.
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The Indian Act, passed by the federal government in 1876 and still …
The Indian Act, passed by the federal government in 1876 and still in force today, is the most significant piece of legislation impacting First Nations. The Act is just one of the methods the government used to assimilate First Nations. Note: The term "Indian" is an outdated term and is no longer appropriate to use today. The term is used in this section when referring to the Indian Act and its terms, and when quoting an Indigenous person who has chosen to use this term.
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This timeline highlights key historical events that have influenced the history of …
This timeline highlights key historical events that have influenced the history of Indigenous Peoples in the land we now call Canada, with a focus on Ontario.
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Treaties are legally binding agreements that set out the rights, responsibilities and …
Treaties are legally binding agreements that set out the rights, responsibilities and relationships of First Nations and the federal and provincial governments. Ontario would not exist as it is today without treaties. They form the basis of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. Although many treaties were signed more than a century ago, treaty commitments are just as valid today as they were then.
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Learning about and acknowledging the truth is one of the steps towards …
Learning about and acknowledging the truth is one of the steps towards genuine reconciliation. As the Truth and Reconciliation Commission stated in their final report, "Without truth, justice, and healing, there can be no genuine reconciliation. Reconciliation is not about 'closing a sad chapter of Canada's past' but about opening new healing pathways of reconciliation that are forged in truth and justice.
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This section provides an overview of resources to support with engaging with …
This section provides an overview of resources to support with engaging with Truth and Reconciliation, using respectful terminology, and expanding your understanding of stereotypes & racism.
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This section provides an overview of Indigenous communities, places, and spaces within …
This section provides an overview of Indigenous communities, places, and spaces within Ontario.
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The following are a selection of resources which may help broaden awareness …
The following are a selection of resources which may help broaden awareness and understanding of Indigenous topics within Canada.
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The following resources provides an overview of days of significance, events, and …
The following resources provides an overview of days of significance, events, and Indigenous organizations.
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Knowledge Use protocols outline appropriate use of Indigenous knowledge, culture, objects, and …
Knowledge Use protocols outline appropriate use of Indigenous knowledge, culture, objects, and beliefs. Among the many harmful outcomes of colonization in the Canadian context are the exploitation and misappropriation of Indigenous Peoples’ knowledge, culture, and beliefs.
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It's important to consider and follow protocols when engaging or interacting with …
It's important to consider and follow protocols when engaging or interacting with Indigenous Peoples. Protocols go beyond manners or rules and involves respecting traditional ways of being. Protocols include prescribed behaviours on how to respectively interact with Indigenous Peoples, responsibly use Traditional Knowledge, and ethically conduct research involving Indigenous Peoples and their Land. Take note that protocols are unique and vary between Indigenous cultures and communities.
Before engaging with an Indigenous person, it is important to learn about their culture and the appropriate protocols for the situation. Observing and following protocols not only shows respect and acknowledgement for the value of Indigenous peoples and their culture, but also represent an important gesture towards reconciliation.
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Research protocols are codes of conduct to ensure that research practices and methodology …
Research protocols are codes of conduct to ensure that research practices and methodology used when conducting research relating to Indigenous population is done ethically and responsibly.
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"Indigenous pedagogy is a teaching method that connects aboriginal stories as a …
"Indigenous pedagogy is a teaching method that connects aboriginal stories as a guiding path toward knowledge, relying on the relationships between people and nature with broad, holistic interconnectedness. The role of Indigenous pedagogy is to promote learning through four distinct areas: personal and holistic, experiential, place-based learning, and intergenerational". (from Theories of Collective and Individual Learning, https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/ticl/chapter/9-1-defining-indigenous-pedagogy/).
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