Session 1: Foundations of Indigenous Language Instruction introduces participants to the role of the Indigenous language instructor and the principles of language acquisition that support effective teaching. Participants examine oral-language development and practical approaches for teaching children, youth and adults in school, community and intergenerational settings while respecting local language priorities, dialects and community protocols.
This session comprises 5 courses, totalling 50 hours. The courses are:
- The Indigenous Language Instructor
- Foundations of Language Acquisition
- Indigenous Oral Language Development
- Teaching Indigenous Languages to Children
- Teaching Indigenous Languages to Adults
Upon successful completion of Session 1, participants will be issued an official transcript.
Session 2: Indigenous Language Teaching Methods develops practical skills for planning and delivering effective language instruction. Participants learn how to organize lessons, teach through the target language, model new language clearly, build communication through guided practice, and select engaging activities that support listening, speaking and meaningful language use.
This session comprises 5 courses, totalling 50 hours. The courses are:
- Indigenous Language Lesson Planning
- Teaching Through the Target Language
- Language Modelling
- Developing Indigenous Language Skills
- Indigenous Language Learning Activities
Upon successful completion of Sessions 1 & 2, participants will be issued the International Language Instructor Certificate and an official transcript.
Session 3: Inclusive Indigenous Language Instruction prepares participants to support learners with different abilities, communication profiles and learning needs. Participants learn how to recognize exceptionalities, adapt instruction and materials, teach mixed-level groups, improve accessibility and create structured language-learning environments that support participation and regulation.
This session comprises 5 courses, totalling 50 hours. The courses are:
- Understanding Exceptionalities
- Accessible Language Instruction
- Instructional Adaptations
- Teaching Mixed-Level Classes
- Supporting Learner Regulation
Upon successful completion of Session 3, participants will be issued an official transcript.
Session 4: Indigenous Language Assessment develops participants’ ability to assess listening, speaking and meaningful language use. Participants learn how to document progress, provide constructive feedback, identify appropriate next teaching steps and strengthen their professional practice as Indigenous-language instructors.
This session comprises 5 courses, totalling 50 hours. The courses are:
- Assessing Listening
- Assessing Speaking
- Documenting Language Progress
- Providing Language Feedback
- Professional Practice for Indigenous Language Instructors
Upon completion of Sessions 3 & 4, participants will be issued an International Language Instructor Diploma and an official transcript.