Blog Post 5

Levin’s article suggests that the process of forming curriculum is a long and difficult process that involves many different people contributing to its creation. Some of these people include government officials. Members of communities, teachers, school boards, etc. The article highlights complexities and issues surrounding authority and representation. 

Some connections can be drawn between the Treaty Education document in the sense of Power and authority mentioned in Levin’s article. The power of some can seemingly drown out Indigenous history and culture in the sense of building a curriculum that is inclusive and diverse. As well, there would be conflict in who gets to decide what is implemented into the curriculum. 

What really surprises me is the amount of people who are involved directly and indirectly in curating a curriculum. I thought perhaps just the provincial government would be the only people creating it. It is also shocking how politically charged the curriculum is. Politicians debate the curriculum and parents even get outraged when they are in disagreement with it. It is much more controversial than I imagined.