Author Archives: Savannah Gessner

Question: What does it mean to be a “good” student according to the commonsense? Which students are privileged by this definition of the good student?  How is the “good” student shaped by historical factors? What does it mean to be … Continue reading →

Question: Read over the criteria for Assignment 1. 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 … Continue reading →

Question: 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 … Continue reading →

Question: 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? What is Commonsense to Kumashiro? The definition that … Continue reading →