Curriculum Disruption: A Vision for New Practices in Teaching and Learning

Authors

  • Bradley Conrad Capital University
  • Christy M. Moroye University of Northern Colorado
  • P. Bruce Uhrmacher University of Denver

Keywords:

curriculum theory, curriculum development, lesson planning, creativity, aesthetic experience

Abstract

 

With increased attention to measurable, common student achievement outcomes, the experience of both students and teachers has been overlooked. While measurable outcomes may possess value, they have served to shift the focus of schools, administrators, and teachers to writing curriculum that centers on assessable content learning rather than meaningful educational experiences for teachers and students alike. This study of a recent teacher workshop examines a lesson planning approach that is based on John Deweys notion of the aesthetic experience and places such experiences at the heart of the educational enterprise. Findings include the notion of curriculum disruption, which refers to an alteration of the improvement trajectory of standardized curricula, offering innovation in lesson planning.


 

Author Biographies

Bradley Conrad, Capital University

Assistant Professor of Teacher Education, Education Department

Christy M. Moroye, University of Northern Colorado

Assistant Professor of Educational Foundations and Curriculum Studies, School of Teacher Education

P. Bruce Uhrmacher, University of Denver

Professor of Education, Morgridge College of Education

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Published

2015-10-06

How to Cite

Conrad, B., Moroye, C. M., & Uhrmacher, P. B. (2015). Curriculum Disruption: A Vision for New Practices in Teaching and Learning. Current Issues in Education, 18(3). Retrieved from https://cie.asu.edu/ojs/index.php/cieatasu/article/view/1434

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 3 (2015)

Section

Articles

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