Curriculum

I think it has been interesting how we have taken a word such as curriculum, integration, etc., and have gone into such depth to understand what it really means. To be able to reflect on the meaning of curriculum for as long as we did is fascinating. I think it really made sense to look at the how as the management of the classroom/instruction and the what as more of the content area. We all had our views and opinions on what the word really means, but could all come to a decision as to what made the most sense. My favorite part of class is being able to openly discuss views and what is happening with education nationally as well as internationally. I learn a lot during these discussions. For example, the importance of curriculum based on the schools location and the Illinois standards. It definitely plays a part, and it is important to understand where our students "come from". As teachers, we are going to have transfer students from different areas of Illinois, different states, and even different countries.
Also, I think it was right to say that curriculum really does have a major bearing on educator's biases. Our views and opinions really do make a difference on what/how we teach. I think curriculum is just a part of education and sometimes all the other things that are taught, have a much larger impact.