- What is the story of your teaching when it comes to curriculum theory, design or implementation? (Montesorri perspective)
- Who created the curriculum and who administers it?
- How much influence do you feel or think you have when it comes to curriculum theory and or design?
- Describe your relationship with the curriculum in your school – is it an active or passive role? Can you adapt or modify the curriculum objectives if situations arise? Do you feel supported in doing so? If so or if not, share your reasons.
- Do you feel that the curriculum is favorable and serves the needs of your students overall?
- What elements of the curriculum do you feel truly work in your classroom?
- What is the greatest curricular obstacle you feel impedes student learning?
- Rubid:
- Self-improvement-
Demonstrates clear
understanding that selfreflection is a key
component of improving
both a) her/his own
teaching practices and b)
the growth, development
and learning of one’s
students - Connection to outside
experiences –Engages in detailed
analysis of aspects of
her/his own experiences
and those of others that
centrally relate to the
topic. Makes substantive
connections between
these experiences and
their application to
teaching practice, and
cites texts, scholarly
journals, and other
resources to articulate
their meaning.Submission
demonstrates
understanding of the
importance of reflection
on experiences as a
critical tool for selfimprovement and
effectively employs it - Connection to course
readings (videos,
presentations, etc.)
and discipline specific
literature –Synthesizes those
aspects of the readings
that relate to the topic.
Makes substantive
connections between
what is learned from the
readings and the topic.
Includes references to
other sources to
demonstrate the ability
to extend one’s own
learning through
independent discovery. - Readings:
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1. Chan, E.Y-M. (2012). The transforming power of narrative in teacher education. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 37 (3), 111-127. http://ro.ecu.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1724&context=ajte
- Dr. Chan Yim Mei Esther is an Assistant Professor at The Hong Institute of Education in the department of early childhood education. Her work uses Narrative Inquiry for teacher knowledge and development.
2. Craig, C. (2011, February). Narrative inquiry in teaching and teacher education. Advances in Research on Teaching, 13, 19–42. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235282657_Narrative_inquiry_in_teaching_and_teacher_education
- Cheryl J. Craig is a Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture at Texas A&M University. She conducts research using Narrative Inquiry to understand teaching and curriculum in urban schools.
3. Dewey, J. (1938). Experience and education. Touchstone Book. http://ruby.fgcu.edu/Courses/ndemers/Colloquium/ExperiencEducationDewey.pdf
- Dewey’s (1938) Experience and Education explores the puzzles of: How has experience in education been determined and explored? What are educative versus miseducative experiences? How do we negotiate experience when it comes to educative reform? Written almost a century ago, the style of writing may seem outdated but the ideas are not – Dewey’s notions have informed educative practices worldwide.
4. Ewing, R. (2013). Curriculum and assessment: storylines. (2nd Ed.). Australia and New Zealand: Oxford University Press. Access this reading here.- This reading introduces the notion of narrative in curriculum implementation meaning how an educator comes to understand the policies in place and how to put forth said aspects relative to the learner.
5. Meier, K.S. (2018, July 1). Role of teachers in the curriculum process. CHRON. http://work.chron.com/role-teachers-curriculum-process-5344.html
Optional Videos
1. Davidson Films, Inc. (2010, June 21). John Dewey’s theories on education and learning: An introduction to his life and work [Video]. YouTube. (3:56)
2. 239MikeO. (2012, September 16). A short video interview with Prof. Jean Clandinin. [Video]. YouTube. (9:57)
- This video is a Q&A with Dr. Jean Clandinin explaining the methodology of Narrative Inquiry in Education Research. Narrative Inquiry is the gathering and telling of people’s stories to understand experiences and how they contribute to one’s professional understandings.
3. Wisdom, A. (2011, December 1). John Dewey experience and education: a brief summary
[Video]. YouTube. (8:55)
- Here is a link to a video introduction to John Dewey plus a more extensive video summary of his work and beliefs in education. John Dewey is known for his explorations of Experience in Education as well as Social interaction and Student Participation. He is often considered one of the most significant figures in the history of American education and his writings are internation
- Dr. Chan Yim Mei Esther is an Assistant Professor at The Hong Institute of Education in the department of early childhood education. Her work uses Narrative Inquiry for teacher knowledge and development.
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