The topic of decolonization is a concept that has seen a rise in popularity in recent years. Classes such as history have a reputation of being whitewashed, and one of the subjects that comes to mind when discussing decolonization in the curriculum is history. A quote in the article by Read more…
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) Read more…
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 “the facets of life that many take for granted” or “what everyone should know.” It Read more…
This is my ePortfolio where you will be able to see some of the progress that I have been making while on my journey towards education.