Gathering Information from My PLC Community ~ PME 810 My e-Journal - Entry #6

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Gathering Information from My PLC Community 

Here is the link to the google form I created to gather information my PLC Higher Ed Learning Collective. My intent is to determine the current reality of this group and their understanding of the theoretical foundations for curriculum conceptions. I will provide an update of responses as the days progress. This form was created and posted on Thursday, May 27th, 2021.


Question #1:

"A conception of curriculum implies a particular purpose of education with appropriate content and organization" (Sowell, 2005, p.38). Which of the following conceptions do YOU support?
  • Self Actualization - The learner is the focus
  • Cumulative Tradition of Organized Knowledge - Subject matter is the focus
  • Development of Cognitive Processes - Developing cognitive skills is the focus
  • Social Relevance ~ Reconstructionist - Society and culture is the focus
  • Technology as Education - Systematic and efficient learning is the focus
  • Other

Question #2

"A conception of curriculum implies a particular purpose of education with appropriate content and organization" (Sowell, 2005, p.38). Which of the following conceptions does your SYSTEM support?
  • Self Actualization - The learner is the focus
  • Cumulative Tradition of Organized Knowledge - Subject matter is the focus
  • Development of Cognitive Processes - Developing cognitive skills is the focus
  • Social Relevance ~ Reconstructionist - Society and culture is the focus
  • Technology as Education - Systematic and efficient learning is the focus
  • Other

Question #3

How familiar are you with these 5 types of Curriculum Conceptions?
  • Very Familiar
  • Somewhat familiar
  • What is a Curricular Conceptions?
  • This is new to me

Question #4

What are some questions that came to mind when completing this form?

References:
Sowell, E. J. (2005). Curriculum: An integrative introduction (3rd ed., pp. 37-51). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

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