The American Curriculum

The American Curriculum

Summary of Curricula

While a recommended curriculum may be what we are used to in our schools, in a dance class, a teacher must think outside of the box. Dance should be interactive and fun. If a student takes a class like that, it can be easier for them to remember the concepts they learn. A taught curriculum may be the best option for a dance class, considering that a dance class is surrounded by action. 

Why did the NEA leave out the arts and why did they add it again?

The NEA did not feel as though the arts were essential to be taught in schools before, but they added the arts back in 1918 to promote "social solidarity."

The Idea of Pragmatism

Dewey's ideas were very progressive for his time. The mind is indeed an instrument; our instrument. People choose how or why they want to use their instrument. The idea behind "Exploring, problem solving, involvement with purpose," is a familiar concept. This is because when I think about my experience in college, I think of those three concepts. Exploring new activities we enjoy or new subjects. Problem solving in classes, whether they are for your major or an elective. Involvement with purpose is all I am about personally. I am so involved on campus because each extracurricular serves a different purpose.