How are School Curricula Developed and Implemented
The Levin article discusses how school curricula are developed and implemented. For the most part,
politics and policy play a large role in how this gets done. Political ideology and lobbying influence play a
big role. Unfortunately, this is not the most ideal way to develop curricula. Although the province
provides the mechanism and structure to implement curricula, the content should be pushed further
down to parents and teachers. These are the people who see what is going on and understand the
expectations and how to get there. Education should not be based on the political flavour of the day.
Treaty Education in Saskatchewan
The document emphasizes how important treaty education is towards building bridges and
understanding between western society and indigenous peoples. It is ignorance that creates hatred and
bigotry. For decades, the educational system has portrayed on view and not included a big part of our
shared history. Although these are “political” additions to the curriculum, it has been the work of the
indigenous people and educators who came up with the outcomes and indicators that will make this
successful.
As with anything new, tensions are bound to occur. Racism and stereotyping exists, but it is through
learning and understanding that they can be replaced with compassion and respect.
Hey Torrin!
I really enjoed reading your Blog post! I found your analysis of the Levin article and his perspective on the influences of political powers in relation to the educational system to be insightful and consice. I completely agree that parents and teachers should have more say in how curricula should be implemented within society. Teachers alays have been and always will be the backbone of our society. Therefore, I think that teachers should play a larger role in the implementation and development of curricula becaus they have the knowlege and experience to back their perspectives. I also particularly enjoyed the line “ Racism and stereotyping exists, but it is through learning and understanding that they can be replaced with compassion and respect.” This resonated with me as I completely agree. To set aside judgement, bigotry and racism we must embrace the knowlege that is gained through listening to the experiences and teachings that are offered to us with the upmost repect for that culture or person.
Thanks for the great post!
All the best,
Abigail