Journey Through Course: LIBE 477B

  Protocols of Place:  I would like to acknowledge that this blog was completed on the traditional lands of the Secwepemc and I would like to acknowledge the local Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First Nation who have called this home since time immemorial. I am humbled and honored to be part of this land while on this academic journey of professional development.  Literature Research & Data Collection When gathering a variety of resources I find that it can be time consuming and I sometimes feel like Alice in Wonderland, where I fall down the rabbit hole!  To begin my search I first went to the UBC Library. Unfortunately, when I searched “personal learning networks and Indigenous education” my results did not match the assignment. Although, I did stumble across an interesting paper which did intrigue me;  Williams, L., & Claxton, N. (2017). Recultivating intergenerational resilience: Possibilities for "scaling DEEP" through disruptive pedagogies of decolonizati...

Protocols of Place Kamloops Lake, Photo by Orange Suede Sofa I would like to acknowledge that I am writing this assignment on the traditional lands of the Secwepemc and I would like to acknowledge the local Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc First Nation who have called this home since time immemorial. I am humbled and honored to be part of this land while on this academic journey of professional development. Initial Thoughts As I contemplate this assignment my mind draws a blank and my heart races. I do not know where or how to begin. This is my fourth course and I feel I should have a better understanding of what is expected of me yet I feel like a first year student! So, whenever I am struggling I do what I have always done and I head to the land. Once I am out on the hiking trails, smelling the sagebrush, and hearing the birds chirp my body instantly relaxes and my mind clears. Digging Deeper & Thinking Outloud What issues, interests, or opportunities do you anticipate arising in your tea...

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