ECS 203 Curriculum & Pedagogy

Here is the link to my summary of learning in ECS 203: https://1drv.ms/p/s!AiOEhPgXhISja48iN_mItmxo23Y  

Before reading chapter 7 of Kumashiro's Against Common Sense , I never really considered the way I "read the world" or what lenses I hold. Kumashiro mentioned how we all use lenses that have been coloured by our own unique identities and life experiences. (Kumashiro, 2009, p.76). After reading Kumashiro's article, I realized how the lenses of teachers can greatly affect students' education. Being from a small town in Manitoba with little diversity and lack of instruction regarding diverse cultures, my schooling and upbringing have shaped how I "read the world". Having mainly white, female teachers and mostly white Canadian classmates, I learned in a comfortable environment that did not challenge my common sense understanding of the world around me. This ultimately lead to being extremely uncomfortable and feeling overwhelmed with emotions throughout my university career unlearning many biases I held. The biggest lens that I bring to the classroom as a fu...