Developing A Neutral Curriculum Is Impossible - 826 Words

A â€Å"neutral curriculum† may be defined as a set of standards that is diverse and allows students to develop their own worldview; their own sense of what is moral and holds value for them. I agree with Van Brummelen when he says that developing a neutral curriculum is impossible. When you look at how curriculum standards and the materials used to teach these standards are developed, you see that those creating it are already influencing the curriculum. During the planning stages of the curriculum, Van Brummelen (2002) states that â€Å"Their implicit starting point is often a set of commonly held beliefs about school, students, teaching and learning, and content† (p. 4). So if those creating the curriculum are imposing their beliefs, as an educator, I am inclined to do the same thing. In Christian schools, Christian teachers are bound by the religious beliefs and curriculum standards of that institution. They use their religious beliefs and set standards to guide their students both academically as well as religiously. According to Van Brummelen (2002), â€Å"Such guidance requires unfolding meaningful content, especially making known the basis, contours, and implications of a biblical vision of life† (p. 8). Although teachers in Christian schools help to form and guide students into their cultural and Christian heritage, Van Brummelen (2002) notes, â€Å"When students reach adolescence, teachers must respect the freedom of students to affirm or deny their Christian heritage† (p. 9).Show MoreRelatedResponsibilities of a School Teacher627 Words   |  3 Pagesapproach different topics. Regardless of the printed curriculum, then, there will be slant or bias towards a certain topic, a certain way of looking at that topics, or even which topics to inc lude in the lesson. 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