You are a first-year teacher and you're in a discussion with a colleague and friend. "these kids need a solid background in as many areas as possible. there's important information that people need to understand in order to get by in the world."
"there's too much information," your friend counters. "what these kids really need is the tools to be able to find the information somewhere."
you and your friend are in a discussion about curriculum, and of the following, your respective views are most strongly influenced by:
a. the textbooks you're each using.
b. your local district.
c. state standards.
d. your personal philosophies.