The course is an introduction to the research considerations and approaches that researchers need to consider when undertaking Indigenous research. The course
introduces philosophical and theoretical understandings of different ways of knowing and being that inform mainstream and Indigenous research; cultural, political and spiritual perspectives and how they are integrated into Indigenous theory; an overview of the necessity of ethical considerations, the role of story in Indigenous research, and an introduction into the interpretative process in Indigenous inquiries. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

The aim of Locating Oneself in Global Learning is to provide a framework that encompasses the entire ALGC program. The bookend courses aim to assist students with: orientation to the program andstrategies for success; networks and connections with peers, with a focus on important issues related to globalization and cross-cultural communication; critical reflection on self, location, and context; and integration of the diverse experiences and knowledge gathered throughout ALGC. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

EDST 531 introduces students to the conceptions and practices of educational governance, and in relation to ideas of education policy. The seminar reviews the history of education governance in Canada and elsewhere (i.e., comparatively), with a focus on how the K-12 and higher education sectors are organized and managed. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading. [3-0-0]

This course immerses students in some of the learning theories and research. It examines neurological perspectives of learning, self-directed learning, transformative learning, and experiential learning. It also explores the embodied, emotional andspiritual dimensions of learning, and some sociocultural and sociomaterial learning perspectives including communities of practice, cultural historical activity theories, and practice-based learning theories This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

An overview of the field of study of higher education in Canada and other countries emphasizing current issues such as accessibility, enrolment, diversity of offerings, and internationalization. [3-0-0]