[NAEP] More on DreamCatching

[Dawn Wiseman]

MPES has a particular interest in attracting pre-service teachers to 
DreamCatching 2007. Aboriginal education authorities and schools 
across Canada frequently rely on recent education graduates to staff 
their classrooms. In addition, 50% of the Native population now lives 
in urban centres and, as such, Aboriginal children attend mainstream 
schools in larger and larger numbers. Through DreamCatching 
workshops, education students will both enhance their math and 
science teaching skills and gain understanding of making cultural 
connections in these subject areas.

In order to encourage pre-service teacher participation, MPES is 
offering a reduced registration fee for students of $150 (Canadian).

In addition, MPES is organizing a poster session in which students 
can showcase math and science lesson plans designed for Aboriginal 
students. The session will provide students with experience in lesson 
plan development, cultural inclusion, conference presentation and 
exposure to educators working in Aboriginal communities. The session 
will be judged by keynote speakers and prizes will be awarded for the 
best lessons. The registration fee will be waived for students who 
choose to participate in the poster session.

The poster session will be limited to 25 presentations. The deadline 
for applying to participate in the poster session is February 28, 
2007.

Copies of student registration forms, and poster session guidelines 
are attached. If you are teaching in a university, or have a student 
teachers in your class room, please pass this information along to 
anyone who might be interested.

Best,
Dawn