TE 818 History of Curriculum is still Changing...and Should Always. Theme 2 Final Thoughts

Throughout my readings of peers posts I tried to focus on the central theme of the History of Curriculum. In the Popekwitz article it is stated how curriculum began with roots from the church. I believe this was appropriate for the time period and research available. However, as the times changed, so did the curriculum. We are at a time where there is a plethora amount of research available stating that students need real life experiences and connections to their lives. Saying this, a one size fits all approach does not work for students. The information they need, needs to be up to date, using current resources and technology. This is a large change from the past. This is a large change from the past, where a one size fits all curriculum was easiest and perceived as best for the kids. In the future we may find more research and there will certainly be more technologies and focuses that may become more important with the time period. Curriculum is ever changing. As educators, we need to see that and embrace it. 

However, it is hard as an educator to constantly be changing with the times. Especially, with the many different perspectives there are regarding education. Teachers need to be flexible and open to new ideas; life-long learners. When there are differing perspectives, since I feel it is hard to be a little of all of them, that's where teamwork can benefit the students. Build off of working in teams collaboratively, accepting the best of each one of us. The number one concern should be what is best for kids.