The instructional techniques, tool and activities below will support the Native Financial Cents curriculum. Throughout this curriculum are suggestions for application of these techniques.
1. Group Investigation
Native students often are most comfortable interacting in small groups. Their life experiences in their family and community revolve around cooperation and working together for a common goal.
2. Journaling
Students require time for data gathering and reflection. A journal is an excellent way to keep track of ideas, thoughts, and plans. It provides an opportunity for students to return to previous notes, reflect on their growth, and identify the areas that will become next steps in their learning.
3. Hands on Learning Projects
Students learn by doing. In order to demonstrate their understanding, students will be asked to create products that encompass aspects of imagination, design, and construction to demonstrate their grasp of the concepts and ideas.
4. Research
Because cultural and historical context is critical to the understanding and assimilation of learning, students will be asked to research their tribal background as it relates to the lesson objectives. This research may take a variety of forms including identifying resources, gathering information, surveys, interviews, and online learning.
5. Presentation:
By explaining their ideas to others, students demonstrate their ability to organize their thoughts, prioritize what is most relevant, plan the best way to deliver their information, and communicate their findings.