This is a survey course which introduces the pre-service teacher to the NWT philosophy of education, historical and contemporary perspectives of Aboriginal education, the role of the teacher in NWT communities, the planning and maintenance of a positive learning environment, several models of teaching, and the rudiments of classroom management. While students will be exposed to unit and year planning, the emphasis will be on planning lessons and on using Aboriginal content and resources. The students will experience peer teaching a micro-lesson and practise the operation of equipment commonly used in classrooms. Aboriginal perspectives will be an integral part of course delivery. Appropriate assessment, evaluation and reporting procedures will be threaded throughout the course.