A. Objectives

In this unit, we will...
  • learn the terms, key concepts, and ideas related to indigenous knowledge system and indigenous pedagogy
  • discuss how indigenous cultures can be integrated into English language teaching
  • participate in a webinar on how a teacher in rural indigenous community in Kelantan, Malaysia integrate the Orang Asli cultures into his ESL lesson
  • put into classroom practice what we have learned in this unit.

B. Sections in Unit 3

3.1 - Review of Unit 2
​3.2 - What is Indigenous Knowledge System (IWK) and Indigenous Pedagogy (IP)?
3.3 - Connecting the Dots: Integrating Indigenous Cultures into English Language Teaching
3.4 - Live Session: Integrating the Orang Asli Culture into ESL Activities and Projects
3.5 - Putting it into Practice: Task for Unit 3

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Culture in ELT (CiELT) Home Page
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The CiELT Online Module
0.1 - Overview
0.2 - Structure of the Module

Technology and Tools
0.3 - Google Meet
0.4 - Telegram Messenger
0.5 - Talkwall

​Ground Rules for Group Talk (Talkwall Practice)
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UNIT 1: Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC)
1.1 - What is Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC)?
1.2 - Connecting the Dots: 'Towns and Cities - London Guide'
1.3 - Live Session: ICC and Malaysian CEFR-aligned  ESL Curriculum 
1.4 - Putting it into Practice: Task for Unit 1

UNIT 2: Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP)
2.1 - Review of Unit 1
2.2 - What is Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP)? 
2.3 - Connecting the Dots: 'How to Make Linopot'
2.4 - Live Session: Applying CRP and ICC in the ESL Classroom 
2.5 - Putting it into Practice: Task for Unit 2

​​UNIT 3: Indigenous Knowledge System (IWK) and Indigenous Pedagogy (IP)
3.1 - Review of Unit 2​
3.2 - What is Indigenous Knowledge System (IWK) and Indigenous Pedagogy (IP)?
3.3 - Connecting the Dots: Integrating Indigenous Cultures into English Language Teaching
3.4 - Live Session: Integrating the Orang Asli Culture into ESL Activities and Projects 
3.5 - Putting it into Practice: Task for Unit 3

UNIT 4: Review of Unit 1 to 3
4.1 - Revisiting CRP, ICC, and IWK
4.2 - Live Session: Integrating Kadazandusun/Bajau Cultures into ELT in Rural Sabahan Classrooms 

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