Through Mala's Eyes

Question	Response
To enhance this resource the following changes are strongly recommended:	This resource would be more effective if it was centered around an action project. This might include the exchange of information within a pen-pal initiative or the preparation of an exhibition within the school to teach other students what has been learned.
To enhance this resource the following changes would be beneficial:	Some assessment tools should be added to the resource to aid teachers in tracking the achievement of outcomes as well as the changing attitudes and beliefs of students. As well, there should also be some alternate activities suggested for students with varying abilities.
What skills does this resource explicitly teach?	This resource does not teach skills. Rather, it offers information about Inuit life from the point of view of an Inuit child.

Principle	Rating	Explanation
Consideration of Alternative Perspectives	Good	This resource is meant to be informative in nature. It is presented from the point of view of a person native to and living with Canada's Inuit population in modern times. While the resource does address the roles of different members of a family, it lacks in presenting a female view of the society and culture.
Multiple Dimensions of Problems & Solutions	Good	The resource addresses many aspects of traditional and modern Inuit life, such as environmental stewardship, wildlife study and the importance of community and family.
Respects Complexity	Satisfactory
Acting on Learning	Poor/Not considered	There is no action project associated with this resource.
Values Education	Very Good	Students are asked to brainstorm what they know about the Inuit at the beginning of the unit. They are then asked to revisit their beliefs at the end of the unit. Reflection is an important part of each lesson.
Empathy & Respect for Humans	Very Good	Empathy and respect are fostered for the Inuit people throughout this resource.
Personal Affinity with Earth	Good
Locally-Focused Learning	Very Good	Students should be able to relate to Mala, the boy in this resource, as his life is similar in many ways to other Canadian children.
Past, Present & Future	Very Good	The resource addresses Northern life in the past, the present and the future in a very positive manner.

Pedagogical Approaches

Principle	Rating	Explanation
Open-Ended Instruction	Satisfactory	Some lessons expect one fact-finding, information-type answer, while others lead students to make comparisons between Inuit lives and their own.
Integrated Learning	Good	This resource does a good job of touching on many curriculum areas including math, social studies and science.
Inquiry Learning	Satisfactory	There are some research projects included within the resource.
Differentiated Instruction	Good	There is an excellent variety of learning styles addressed in this resource as it incorporates reading, writing, discussion, technology, art and math.
Experiential Learning	Satisfactory	There is an opportunity within this resource to visit a museum online at www.virtualmuseum.ca It is mentioned at the beginning of the resource that students can participate in a pen-pal exchange with Inuit children but this is not explained anywhere in the lessons.
Cooperative Learning	Satisfactory
Assessment & Evaluation	Good	There are many opportunities provided within this resource for reflection, including some important guided questioning. There is also a variety of activities offered within these lessons. What is missing is an assessment tool for the teacher, perhaps in the form of a rubric or a checklist. Self-assessment opportunities are also lacking.
Peer Teaching	Satisfactory	There is incidental teaching with the creation of student partnerships and group work.
Case Studies	Good	While there are no specific case studies, students will be able to relate to the child in the resource as he has many things in common with other Canadian children.
Locus of Control	Good	There is some opportunities for students to make choices with regards to the area of study they wish to focus on within the resource.

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