The Tyler Rationale is an education theory based on four distinct questions. The theory come from Ralph Tyler and believes that curriculum can be broken down into a linear theory. His influence has been in school systems since the 1940’s and has been approved by numerous presidents. The questions go as follows: What educational purposes […]
Author: Laina Johnson
The Problem With Commonsense
We read a chapter called “The Problem of Commonsense”. In the chapter, the author, Kumashiro, goes on to define common sense as an understanding that a group of people share. Kumashiro explains how “commonsense” is not something that can be globally shared. He explains his American “commonsense” understandings were not shared in Nepal. He also […]
Laina’s Blog
Hello ECS! My name is Laina Johnson and I am a second year elementary education student. I am hoping to teach either grade 1 or 2 when my education is complete. I live in Moose Jaw and commute to Regina every couple days for class. I am very excited to get to meet everyone and […]