Month: January 2023

To be a good student within the Kumashiro reading was modeled by a white and well-behaved student who would achieve their academic objectives, sit properly, obey their teachers, and adhere to academic norms. The concept of common sense separates the students who don’t meet these standards. This model causes many students to feel pressured into […]

Take a look at the possible scholars and/or concepts/topics.  Then, choose either a scholar or a topic/concept and begin to explore them/it. You might find a quote or an article that piques your interest. In your blog post, practice creating a summary of what you have found. Then, finish up your blog post by outlining […]

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 […]

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? Throughout the reading, Kumashiro defined “commonsense” in a variety of ways. It has become clear to me that throughout the reading common sense shifts […]