Month: January 2023

What does it mean to be a “good” student according to the commonsense? Which students are privileged by this definition of a good student?  How is the “good” student shaped by historical factors? Being a “good” student according to commonsense usually means behaving properly, listening to everything your teacher...

 LGBTQ-inclusive curricula: why supportive curricula matter  The issues and discrimination 2SLGBTQIA+ students face are being discussed more every day. There have even been thoughts and questions about how to address these issues through the use of curriculum in schools. The article titled “LGBTQ-inclusive curricula: why supportive curricula matter” by...

Curriculum development from a traditionalist perspective is widely used across schools in Canada and other countries. Think about: (a) The ways in which you may have experienced the Tyler rationale in your own schooling; (b) What are the major limitations of the Tyler rationale/what does it make impossible; and...

How does Kumashiro define ‘commonsense?’ Why is it so important to pay attention to the ‘commonsense’? What commonsense understandings of curriculum and pedagogy do you bring with you into this course? Kumashiro defines ‘commonsense’ as anything that becomes a part of our normal routine that no one questions or...