Effective classroom assessment in Cree language and culture programs centers on and the integration of Indigenous ways of knowing . Programs, such as those in Alberta Education , utilize a "spiral progression" where language and cultural teachings are revisited with increasing complexity. Key Components of Assessment
To reflect a holistic Cree worldview, assessments should simulate real-life experiences and involve the community: Cree Language and Culture Classroom Assessment Materials Cree Language and Culture Classroom Assessment ...
Assessment materials are typically organized into four interdependent categories: Effective classroom assessment in Cree language and culture
Knowledge of the language and the ability to produce meaningful texts. Tools students use to learn and communicate more
Tools students use to learn and communicate more effectively, such as metacognitive planning or role-playing. Assessment Strategies & Tools
What students can do with the language in various contexts (e.g., performing functions at home or school).
Understanding and valuing Cree culture, including relationships with kinship, nature, and the Creator.