Curriculum Across Contexts: Philosophies, Policies, and Indigenous Futures

• In Event: AERA Roundtable Session Saturday 11:45 am

Session Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

This session explores diverse global perspectives on curriculum, emphasizing the intersection of educational philosophies, cultural identity, and policy reform. Through four independent papers, scholars investigate how different traditions—ranging from Germany’s Bildung, China’s practical education, and South Korea’s equity-driven reforms—shape curricula in unique ways. Additionally, the session highlights the importance of Indigenous knowledge, with a focus on how the Lenape people advocate for curricula that support their future in New York City. Together, these papers critically examine how education can honor tradition, promote equity, and foster culturally relevant futures in a globalized world.

Sub Unit

• Division B - Curriculum Studies / Division B - Section 2: Exploring Past, Present, and Future Curricular Questions

Chair

• Shaoru Liang, Shangping Middle School

Papers

• Historicizing Equity and Excellence in High School Curriculum Policy Discourse in South Korea - Ji-Hye Kim, Korean Educational Development Institute

• "I don't know the Treaty of Fort Pitt": Civics, Treaties and Curriculum - Rachel Talbert, Teachers College, Columbia University

• Temporal and Spatial Conceptions of Bildung: A Systematic Research Review 1990-2020 - Armend Tahirsylaj, Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Marit Honerod Hoveid, Norwegian University of Science and Technology

• The Practical Tradition in China’s Basic Education Curriculum: Past Progress and Future Prospects - Helen Gao, East China Normal University