Entry 7: Curriculum as Lived, Curriculum as Embodied (Williams, 2002 and Powell & Lajevic, 2011)

 

  • What are the main themes across the readings? 
  • How do these readings expose the structure and history of curriculum and ideas regarding how to rethink it?
  • What do the readings reveal about the role that politics, identity, power, and place play in the design and selection of curriculum?   
  • Synthesize the history to the present of what you are learning about curriculum. 

The two readings this week were very engaging for me as the themes were focused on stepping outside of the norm, being creative, and learning in the process. Powell and Lajevic shared research on the impact that pre-service art teachers had on themselves and their community by reconceptualizing their curriculum. Curriculum became lived as it organically grew out of place, relationships, and being connected. It was not a hidden curriculum, but rather a curriculum that was created each day together with students. The curriculum was culturally responsive which sparked student interest in the art projects. Moreover, it was a change from the social efficiency curricular purposes and had true meaning for students. Based on Williams ideas both student teachers discussed in the article were creative and thought outside of the box. Such creativity was impactful for both the teachers and the students. 

The readings reveal that while most standards and curriculum is pre-designated by schools, districts, or states teachers can step out of the box and use place-based curriculum to engage students in learning while also teaching the standards or by creating the standards and objectives as part of the learning process. Moreover, creating learning objectives along with students is more of a Learner-Centered approach to curriculum. I enjoyed both articles and appreciate the perspectives and creative processes that can be used to open eyes, minds, and hearts. I've always dreamed of being an art teacher....maybe one day I can if I step outside of my box. 

Please see my Personal Reflective Paper as a means to see my historical learning experiences about curriculum. Interestingly place, has had an impact on my experiences. 

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