What Is the Hidden Curriculum?
What does "hidden" mean in the term "hidden curriculum"?
What is "not openly taught or written in lesson plans"
What might a student learn about behavior from classroom routines?
how to follow rules, wait their turn, and stay quiet
Who plays a role in creating the hidden curriculum?
both teachers and students
What is one benefit of the hidden curriculum?
teaching students important social skills like cooperation?
What’s one way a teacher can become more aware of the hidden curriculum?
by reflecting on their own teaching practices
How is the hidden curriculum different from the official curriculum?
It's learned informally through experience, not formally taught
If a teacher always praises students who speak perfect English, what message might students learn?
that only certain ways of speaking are valued
How can school policies contribute to the hidden curriculum?
by promoting certain behaviors, values, or social expectations
How can the hidden curriculum help prepare students for adult life?
by teaching workplace behaviors like punctuality and teamwork
What should teachers do if students are focusing on different things than expected?
Having discussions to align goals and expectations
What does the hidden curriculum usually teach about society?
social values like conformity, obedience, or punctuality
What can school dress codes teach students indirectly?
What is what's considered "appropriate" or "professional" appearance?
How do classmates influence the hidden curriculum?
through peer pressure, social norms, and group behavior
What is one weakness or risk of the hidden curriculum?
What is that it can reinforce stereotypes or inequality?
Why should the curriculum be flexible instead of strict and prescriptive?
to adapt to students' real learning needs and stages
What is one reason why the hidden curriculum can go unnoticed by teachers?
because it's often unconscious or unintentional
How does seating students in rows affect what they learn socially?
that it reinforces order, control, and limited interaction
What is one way parents can be involved in the hidden curriculum?
by influencing school values or pushing for certain programs
How can the hidden curriculum affect student motivation?
by rewarding conformity and discouraging creativity
What type of training can help teachers manage the hidden curriculum better?
in-service or ongoing professional development
What are two types of curriculum the hidden curriculum influences
Formal curriculum, taught curriculum, learned curriculum.
What message might students receive if only certain cultures are represented in classroom posters and books?
that some cultures are more important or normal than others
What role does school leadership (principals, admin) play in the hidden curriculum?
What is by setting school culture, rules, and discipline policies?
What is the danger of ignoring the hidden curriculum?
that harmful biases or gaps in learning can go unnoticed
What system can schools use to improve curriculum awareness?
A revisable, continuous evaluation system