Thuraya Brennan

There are several ways in which I have experienced the Tyler rationale in my own schooling. For one, I participated in several activities that lead to preferred objectives as outlined by the Tyler rationale. One of the most prominent quotes in this week’s reading, Curriculum Theory and Practice by Mark K. Smith, is from Ralph W. Tyler himself who stated “since the real purpose of education is not to have the instructor perform certain activities but to bring about significant…

Read More Read More

Kumashiro defines ‘commonsense’ as being a form of knowledge that is left unquestioned by those residing in a specific society or culture. Pieces of commonsense become engrained in societal function, and are viewed as models that establish good behaviours, beliefs, and values in society. It is quite often that commonsense is traditional, making it even harder to question the legitimacy of the societal views and opinions of ‘commonsense’. Some examples of commonsense, as seen in the majority of schools in…

Read More Read More