Application of First Peoples Principals of Learning (FPPL)
What are the First Peoples' Principals of Learning?
The First Peoples Principles of Learning describes a set of learning principles specific to First Peoples. These were articulated by Indigenous Elders, scholars and knowledge keepers to guide the development of the curriculum and teaching of the the English First Peoples course created by the BC Ministry of Education and First Nations Education Steering Committee in 2006/2007.
The First Peoples Principles of Learning represent an attempt to identify common elements in the varied teaching and learning approaches that prevail within particular First Nations societies.
There are 8 First Peoples Principles of Learning represented in the poster on the right.
BCOE Training Resources
Understanding FPPL
A presentation about First Peoples Principles of Learning by Paul Fraser and Jo-Anne L. Chroma
What Does FPPL Actually Look Like?
A presentation about the practical applications of incorportate FPPL into teaching by Linda King
Personal Perspective
Read a thoughtful article by Tina Kennedy, former inclusive education teacher with 25 years of experience from the traditional lands of the Liǧʷiɫdaxʷ people
Teacher Lesson Planning with FPPL
How do you apply FPPL into your lesson planning? It's not as hard as you think! Check out these simple examples by Linda King
The Importance of First Peoples' Resources
Watch the video, “The Importance of Including Authentic First Peoples Resources in BC Classrooms (2021), produced by The First Nations Education Steering Committee.
Teacher Resources
- Loretta Knopps Favorite FFPL Resources
- First People’s Principles of Learning and Christian Value Correlations LK
- Seven Indigenous Groups Assignment LK
- The Seven Grandfather Teachings LK
- Indigenous Poetry Analysis Template LK
- Authentic First Peoples Resources
- Indigenous Education Resources
- Bringing Authentic First Peoples Content to the K-3 Classroom
- Science First Peoples Teacher Resource Guides (K-12)
- BC First Peoples 12 Teacher Resource Guide
- First Nations Education Steering Committee