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Native American Representation in Cinema and Popular Culture
Indian Education for All Online Course
The resources used in this online course targets high school students and adult learners; however, teachers of all grades and content areas will build background knowledge and learn instructional strategies that will facilitate the integration of Indian Education for All. Participants will read and review the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians and access various resources related to the representation of American Indians in popular culture. All reading and viewing materials will be linked in the course.
The representation of American Indians in popular culture takes on multiple tropes: the Ignoble Savage, the Noble Savage, the Faithful Sidekick, the Environmentalist and the Mystic. This course critically examines the representation of American Indians in popular culture by exploring how racist stereotypes are perpetuated and how those stereotypes are openly challenged. The Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians will serve as a guide for critical analysis of the course content.
Through readings, examinations of high-quality and authentic literature and teaching materials, participants will explore a variety of literature and professional teaching materials and develop strategies, a lesson plan and a final project for the immediate integration of IEFA into their classrooms.
This course is the equivalent to 30 classroom hours (30 OPI professional development units), which is the equivalent of 2 university credits. This is a self-paced course, but do not expect to complete it in one sitting! Course participants must be comfortable working independently and be self-motivated to complete all work within the flexible time frame. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DON'T REGISTER FOR MORE THAN TWO COURSES AT ONE TIME.
Instructor:
Sindie Kennedy ([email protected])
Registration fee: $289
Credit: 30 OPI Professional Development Units or 2 Semester Credits (semester credit is offered through the University of Montana and is an additional fee of $155; registration forms available in the course Moodle.)
Cost savings:
*Two in-person U of M Undergraduate credits would cost you $1,206. Two in-person U of M Graduate credits would cost you $1,328. MTPLC's courses save you 63% and 67% respectively.
*Two online U of M Undergraduate credits would cost you $666. Two online U of M Graduate credits would cost you $788. MTPLC's courses save you 33% and 44% respectively.
*MTPLC's courses can't be used towards a degree program. They CAN be used for salary schedules and license renewal.
THE COURSE PROCESS:
* Complete this form.
* Within a few days, you will receive an invoice via email.
* Pay the invoice/registration fee (online or by check) in order to begin.
* You will receive a username and password and steps to access the Moodle course.
* The instructor will send an introductory email and you may begin the class.
* If you are taking the course for OPI professional development units, MTPLC will send you them upon completion of the semester.
* If you are taking the course for University credits, you will receive instructions on how to register for and pay the continuing education credit fee after you begin the course.
* Registrants have one year from the term of registration to complete their course.
Ex: If you register in February 2025, you have until May 15, 2026 to complete the course.
Obtaining copies of the books: Check your school /district or local library. Amazon and other online booksellers often have used copies available. The instructor is available to assist with locating copies, if needed.
Event Number: 26521023
EDU 455 EDU 555
Register at: https://forms.gle/zYdqSVfqwH8Z4xeHA
Native American Representation in Cinema and Popular Culture
Indian Education for All Online Course
The resources used in this online course targets high school students and adult learners; however, teachers of all grades and content areas will build background knowledge and learn instructional strategies that will facilitate the integration of Indian Education for All. Participants will read and review the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians and access various resources related to the representation of American Indians in popular culture. All reading and viewing materials will be linked in the course.
The representation of American Indians in popular culture takes on multiple tropes: the Ignoble Savage, the Noble Savage, the Faithful Sidekick, the Environmentalist and the Mystic. This course critically examines the representation of American Indians in popular culture by exploring how racist stereotypes are perpetuated and how those stereotypes are openly challenged. The Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians will serve as a guide for critical analysis of the course content.
Through readings, examinations of high-quality and authentic literature and teaching materials, participants will explore a variety of literature and professional teaching materials and develop strategies, a lesson plan and a final project for the immediate integration of IEFA into their classrooms.
This course is the equivalent to 30 classroom hours (30 OPI professional development units), which is the equivalent of 2 university credits. This is a self-paced course, but do not expect to complete it in one sitting! Course participants must be comfortable working independently and be self-motivated to complete all work within the flexible time frame. WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU DON'T REGISTER FOR MORE THAN TWO COURSES AT ONE TIME.
Instructor:
Sindie Kennedy ([email protected])
Registration fee: $289
Credit: 30 OPI Professional Development Units or 2 Semester Credits (semester credit is offered through the University of Montana and is an additional fee of $155; registration forms available in the course Moodle.)
Cost savings:
*Two in-person U of M Undergraduate credits would cost you $1,206. Two in-person U of M Graduate credits would cost you $1,328. MTPLC's courses save you 63% and 67% respectively.
*Two online U of M Undergraduate credits would cost you $666. Two online U of M Graduate credits would cost you $788. MTPLC's courses save you 33% and 44% respectively.
*MTPLC's courses can't be used towards a degree program. They CAN be used for salary schedules and license renewal.
THE COURSE PROCESS:
* Complete this form.
* Within a few days, you will receive an invoice via email.
* Pay the invoice/registration fee (online or by check) in order to begin.
* You will receive a username and password and steps to access the Moodle course.
* The instructor will send an introductory email and you may begin the class.
* If you are taking the course for OPI professional development units, MTPLC will send you them upon completion of the semester.
* If you are taking the course for University credits, you will receive instructions on how to register for and pay the continuing education credit fee after you begin the course.
* Registrants have one year from the term of registration to complete their course.
Ex: If you register in February 2025, you have until May 15, 2026 to complete the course.
Obtaining copies of the books: Check your school /district or local library. Amazon and other online booksellers often have used copies available. The instructor is available to assist with locating copies, if needed.
Event Number: 26521023
EDU 455 EDU 555
Register at: https://forms.gle/zYdqSVfqwH8Z4xeHA