Statistical Information

I found two resources about my topic that gave some statistical informations. I found a government document that reported 96% of tribal community or school district are interested in enhancing or expanding its current Dakota or Ojibwe language program while 4% are not. 62% said to teach basic Dakota language is the goal of their  program whereas 38% said the goal is to create speakers of the Dakota language. The study was conducted by Indian Affairs Council of State of Minnesota. The study has been done to revitalize the Dakota and Ojibwe language in Minnesota.

Indian Affairs Council. (2011, Feb 15). Dakota and Ojibwe Language Revitalization in Minnesota (Chapter 172-H. F. 1231, Article 4, Sec 9) Minnesota: U.S. Government Printinf Office.

http://www.indianaffairs.state.mn.us/documents/2011%20Dakota%20and%20Ojibwe%20Language%20Report%20to%20the%20Legislature-final.pdf

The sholarly journal article document that I found also addressed the same issue of revitalizing the laguage and the effecting teaching strategies. This was a survey done in different tribal schools and other public schools.

Sorknes, H., & Kelting-Gibson, L.. (2007). EFFECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR ENGAGING NATIVE AMERICAN STUDENTS. Journal of Intercultural Disciplines, 7, 108-122.  Retrieved April 24, 2012, from Ethnic NewsWatch (ENW).

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