Week Four: Being a “Good” Student
What does it mean to be “good” student according to the commonsense? Which students are privileged by this definition of the “good” student? How is the “good” student shaped by historical factors? The definitions or assumptions about individuals being “good” students is often overlooked or misunderstood. According to commonsense, being a “good” student requires them…
Week Three: Examining Hidden Curriculum
Ever since our class had discussed hidden curriculum (HC) in lecture, I have been intrigued with the idea. It is something that I had never seriously considered and had instantly been drawn to the ideas and objectives proposed. I found a peer-reviewed article that I will be focusing on: “Revealing the Hidden Curriculum in Higher…
Week Two: Curriculum Theory and Practice
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 (c) What are some of the…
Week One: The Problem of Common Sense
How does Kumashiro define ‘commonsense?’ Why is it so important to pay attention to the ‘commonsense’? What commonsense understanding of curriculum and pedagogy do you bring with you to this course? Commonsense has been a critical topic to evaluate, because it has provided me with many valuable insights and perspectives, as well as, shifted my…