Curriculum Development from a Traditional Perspective

Tyler's point of view defines teaching as "changes to take place in the students". I think that his statement there tells me that his view of teaching is not to advance the students minds but rather to conform the students systematically in a classist way. It is a great example of the western mindset where the "right" way is provided and every one must follow. Kind of like propaganda; someone in power states an opinion on something and we all must follow blindly without asking any questions. It is just assumed that it is the correct way.

Tyler Rationale makes room for new ways of approach to learning impossible as it is a way of conformity, in my eyes. For one, not every child is going to learn the exact same way as the child before them. It is inhuman to discipline the child if their expectations are not meeting the others because we have to take in account that every brain is not like the others. It is assuming that all children will be able to learn the exact same way when that is clearly not reality. It is a way of pinning students against each other, creating competition. This guide to teaching limits each students and teachers creativity and expression in the classroom. Teaching through Tyler's Rationale perspective does not allow teachers to incorporate their own methods. It is important to be able to practice different teaching methods for children who need another point of view. To also include and hear the students thoughts and questions without turning them down. This resorts to individuality not being important especially when other cultures are not talked about. Rather it is brain washing teachers like robots into following a set program to follow. It does not leave any room to critically think about what is being learned in the world which resorts to teaching closed minded children. In the stage and age we are at with society it is important to not be closed off from certain ideas.

I remember learning little things that I do not recall now because as the teacher stated "it is in the curriculum," "we have to learn it because of the program". I guarantee those teachers felt the exact same way we did but being young it was clear to blame the teacher. If a student expressed their own thought and ideas towards what we were learning it would quickly be turned down and seen as wrong.If it a topic, even an important one to touch base on, is not in the program/curriculum then it is brushed away, never to return back to acknowledge it. I remember having to follow a reading program that challenged me a bit too much where I became frustrated and unmotivated because I could not keep up with the other students who were meeting the teachers goals and expectations. It has resorted to viewing myself as stupid and slow. This was because I could not keep up with the set curriculum.