Alaska Native Education and Science Instruction with Iraseme

Alaska Native Writers and Alaska Native Themes

Alaska Native Education and Science Instruction with Iraseme Ortega, Agatha John-Shields and Karen Roth

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UAA Faculty Irasema Ortega, Agatha John-Shields and Karen Roth teach in the College of Education and in Distance Education. Their work focuses on cultural sustainable instruction, STEAM curriculum (EDEN A646) (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics), the Chevak Teacher Education Initiative and the Early Childhood Programs (ECD) at UAA. This event is a unique opportunity to experience new ways of learning and relating to challenges facing students. Please note, it may be necessary to increase the volume from 57:59-1:01:46 minutes during Agatha John-Shields' dance and song instruction.

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