My philosophy of curriculum includes beliefs from two different ideologies: Scholar Academic and Social Reconstruction. I believe every student should be cultured and well-rounded They should have an understanding of their academic disciplines such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, but also an understanding the world around them by infusing art, music, politics, foreign languages, and so on within their education. Just as academic and social disciplines are imperative to one’s learning, presentation of knowledge is crucial. Not all students present their understandings of disciplines in the same manner, so it is essential to provide multiple outlets for the learners to demonstrate their knowledge of the content area. …show more content…
The basis of my day revolves around the Scholar Academic approach to education. My schedule is broken down into various academic disciplines where students, regardless of their academic functioning levels, are required to perform high-level, critical thinking tasks. Schiro best explains the Scholar Academic ideology as a way to “extend the academic disciplines (the world of knowledge and the world of intellect) by transmitting their essence to students” (Schiro, 2008, pg. 39). For this reason, the content level for the academic disciplines requires higher-order, critical thinking skills, such as those explained within Bloom’s Taxonomy (McDaniel, 1970). This condition of learning can present difficulty for a variety of the exceptional learners in my classroom. By applying the lowest level of Bloom’s Taxonomy (McDaniel, 1970), and working my way up towards the highest level of critical thinking, I conclude that my English language learners, basic skills students, and special education students can make the connections that they need to absorb the material. At the same token, my students who are on grade level, or advancing through the material can be challenged by applying the appropriate levels of the hierarchy. In essence, all exceptional students will receive the challenges that fit their particular