Introducing Engineering Students to Communication Practices for Engagement with Indigenous Communities

Webb, Graeme; Eisenstein, Alon; Patterson, Laura; Eikenaar, Jannik Haruo

doi:10.1109/procomm52174.2021.00012

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“…While case studies may be excellent vehicles for delivering reconciliation content in the engineering curriculum, Ahn et al [13] note that the successful use of case studies in engineering classes is dependent on faculty members' ability to manage instruction of the studies and to connect the content to other course material. In our experience, this may be particularly significant in reconciliation initiatives: instructors may not be as knowledgeable of Indigenous communities and peoples in Canada as they are of other elements of course content, and they may be hesitant to deliver reconciliation initiatives due to concerns around managing and supporting students' learning, and "getting it wrong" [14,15]. Supporting instructors in developing their knowledge and facilitating student engagement is a noteworthy challenge.…”

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Preparing Engineering Students for their Professional Obligations for Meaningful Engagement with Indigenous Communities in Canada

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Following the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and other guiding documents, engineering schools in Canada have begun the work of Indigenous reconciliation by helping students develop competencies relevant to engineering study, research, and practice. In our School, a curricular project has been implemented in the undergraduate program: a key element is the Indigenous Community Consultation Project (ICCP) delivered through a required communication course. Through a case study approach, students learn intercultural communication skills in the specific context of preparing to work with Indigenous communities in Canada. In developing and delivering the ICCP, course instructors are also empowered to take part in relevant professional development initiatives and to grow their pedagogical practices. We are now studying the impact of the ICCP on students’ learning and plan to share results in future publications.

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Section: Instructor Supportmentioning

confidence: 99%