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; (c) What are some potential benefits/what is made possible. Be sure to…

How does Kumashiro define ‘common sense’? Why is it so important to pay attention to the ‘common sense’? What common sense understandings of curriculum and pedagogy do you bring with you into this course? Kumashiro defines ‘common sense’ in a variety of forms, initially he views ‘common sense’ as “something everyone should know” (XXIX) and later comes to the realization…