Candace Galla

Assistant Professor
Department of Language and Literacy Education (LLED)

Her research addresses a gap by investigating the ways in which multimedia technology have benefited and problematized Indigenous language learning and teaching, as well as how technology has impacted and influenced the development of language materials. Dr. Galla also looks at how traditional performative arts, specifically hula (Hawaiian dance) is utilized as a form a education which embeds Hawaiian language, literacy and literary knowledge.

Contributions:

Galla, C. K. (2013). Sustaining generations of Indigenous voices: reclaiming language and integrating multimedia technology. In V. Arbon (Ed), World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium Journal (pp. 59-67). Sami University College, Norway.
Galla, C. K. (2009). Indigenous language revitalization and technology: From traditional to contemporary domains. In J. Reyhner & L. Lockard (Eds.), Indigenous language revitalization: Encouragement, guidance & lessons learned (pp. 167- 182). Stabilizing Indigenous Languages Symposium. Flagstaff, AZ: Northern Arizona University.
Galla, C. K., Oberly, S., Romero, L., Sam, M., & Zepeda, O. (Eds.). (2010). American Indian language development institute: 30 year tradition of speaking from the heart. Tucson, AZ: American Indian Language Development Institute
Penfield, S., Cash Cash, P., Galla, C. K., Williams, T., & Shadowwalker, D. (Eds.). (2006). Technology-enhanced language revitalization (2nd ed.). Tucson, AZ: Arizona Board of Regents, University of Arizona.
Interview with Heather Amos for video and article, “Hula power: Traditional dancing connects researcher to her language”. In UBC Reports, Vol. 58, No. 7, pp. 12-13, July 4, 2012 http://www.publicaffairs.ubc.ca/2012/07/04/hula-power/

Keywords:

Hawaiian language education; Indigenous language learning and teaching; Indigenous language revitalization and reclamation; Indigenous education; Microteaching language lessons; Multimedia technology; Material development; Performative arts.
candace.galla@ubc.ca 
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