I chose the title above for two reasons: that this is the beginning of my blog posts and [with it's biblical sort of reference] that my definition of curriculum will morph and evolve over the next few months into a finalized [world]vision.
Though basic, the definition of curriculum that I wrote in Turtleford was:
- Curriculum is the knowledge that is imparted to students.
Within this vague definition there are issues of course such as
what knowledge is to be imparted and
not only how is it imparted but how can it be measured as imparted. This is something that until my employment here is Saskatchewan I did not really struggle with. Since my arrival here I have had both positive and negative experiences with [the confines of] curriculum. These themes I will explore in subsequent posts to this beginning (have to leave you hanging and wanting more).
Like much of my graduate experience so far I have enjoyed the thoughts and passion that this course has awakened in me. As I delve into the curriculum I know I will learn not only about educational issues, but myself as well. This sort of self-reflection and growth will hopefully further enable me to grow into the best educator that I can be.
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2 comments:
An excellent beginning, Todd. One small comment on your definition: What are the implications of the use of the term "imparted"? Based on this therefore, what do you see as the role of the student?
I agree with you Steve that the term imprted does have an underlying power issue with it. As I said in the blog though this is a first draft and it will evolve. As it was a spur of the moment definition I just went with my thoughts at the moment.
I think based upon my own life experiences I saw the teacher as a power figure imprting knowledge, but over the past few years I have seen myself evolve into more of a guide to knowledge, rather than an imparter of knowledge. So this definition will change as my thougths become clearer.
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