Growing Our Roots: Exploring the Home Language and Literacy Environment within the Context of Indigenous Ways of Knowing

Lois Maplethorpe; Eunice Eunhee Jang

doi:10.20360/langandlit29722

Growing Our Roots

Exploring the Home Language and Literacy Environment within the Context of Indigenous Ways of Knowing

Authors

Dr. Lois Maplethorpe Red Deer Polytechnic
Dr. Eunice Eunhee Jang Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20360/langandlit29722

Keywords:

Indigenous Perspectives, Early Literacy, Home Literacy Environments, Culturally Responsive Pedagogies and Assessment, Indigenous Ways of Knowing

Abstract

This study examines early language and literacy from Indigenous perspectives, addressing the educational gap for Indigenous children. Through an Indigenous methodology, 22 participants revealed themes on culturally responsive education, cultural identity, tradition preservation, and addressing intergenerational trauma. Findings emphasize the need for equitable practices and suggest ways to enhance Indigenous language and literacy learning in homes, schools, and communities.

Author Biographies

Dr. Lois Maplethorpe, Red Deer Polytechnic

Lois Maplethorpe has been an early years educator for over 20 years, specializing in early language and literacy learning. Lois is an instructor in the Early Learning program at Red Deer Polytechnic in Alberta where she strives to build cross-cultural understanding and engagement through allyship.

Dr. Eunice Eunhee Jang, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto

Eunice Eunhee Jang is a Professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto. Dr. Jang’s research focuses on supporting teachers and students through formative assessments. She is the author of "Focus on Assessment," which offers educators insights into assessing K-12 English language learners.

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Published

2024-10-22

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Maplethorpe, L., & Jang, E. E. (2024). Growing Our Roots: Exploring the Home Language and Literacy Environment within the Context of Indigenous Ways of Knowing. Language and Literacy, 26(3), 96–122. https://doi.org/10.20360/langandlit29722

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Issue

Vol. 26 No. 3 (2024): Special Issue: Literacy Teachers Navigating Turbulent Times in Canada.

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