Discussion Post: Philosophy & Curriculum
• Which philosophical approach(es) discussed in the Ornstein reading best reflect(s) your beliefs about (i) a school's purpose; (ii) what subjects are of value; (iii) how students learn, and (d) the process of teaching and learning? Explain your reasoning.
• Based on the Ornstein reading, provide at least three different reasons why having a philosophy of education is important and explain each.
• Based on the readings above, what educational philosoph(ies) is Eisner's thinking aligned with? Explain your reasoning.
• Eisner suggests that how well a school is doing should be determined by more than student test scores. (i) Why might this be important? (ii) Of the various areas Eisner suggests for determining how well a school is doing, indicate three that you feel are most important and explain your reasoning.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.