Antle Discovers his Voice : Examining Uses of Oral Language Resources for Mi’kmaw Learners

This article shares findings from the first phase of program evaluation of Antle, a holistic language resource for teaching, learning and assessment. The program evaluation was guided by understandings that appreciate the interconnections of literacies and identities and is situated within a decolon...

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Published in:Language and Literacy
Main Authors: McKee, Lori, Lunney Borden, Lisa, Gould, Blaire, Laughlin, Jarrett, Morris, Ramona
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: Language and Literacy Researchers of Canada 2024
Subjects:
oral language
assessment
Mi'kaw learners
Indigenous methodologies
program evaluation
Mi’kmaw
Online Access:http://id.erudit.org/iderudit/1112240ar
https://doi.org/10.20360/langandlit29732
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Summary:This article shares findings from the first phase of program evaluation of Antle, a holistic language resource for teaching, learning and assessment. The program evaluation was guided by understandings that appreciate the interconnections of literacies and identities and is situated within a decolonizing framework that recognizes the transformation of Indigenous knowledges as essential. A quantitative and qualitative analysis was conducted. Analysis revealed the educators valued Antle but did not use the resource consistently. Recommendations include providing information to teachers about connections between literacies theories, curriculum outcomes, and program activities, and additional support for implementation. This article serves as an invitation to researchers and educators across Canada to rethink literacy assessment practices.

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