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 potential benefits/what is made possible. Be sure to refer to the assigned article in your post; you may also include information from lecture if you wish. It was not until the lecture that I heard the name Ralph Tyler however, after learning about the Tyler rationale, his idea of the curriculum was very familiar. Throughout the entirety…

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 common sense as something that everybody should know. Something that is not necessarily taught but has been implemented without challenge, and designed to cater to a specific group of people. Kumashiro goes on to say that common sense is not always easily recognizable because as we are so accustomed to it. A quote that made me stop and think about the “common sense” that I grew up in and have likely passed down is “it has become…